ehow.com: How to Drink beer with the Chinese in China

Introduction

How to Drink beer with the Chinese in China.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Steps

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Step One

Don’t be fooled, local Chinese can drink better than you can.

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Step Two

Chinese are social drinkers. They will ask you how many bottles you can drink. Exaggerate and hope they are too. (and remember they are referring to large bottles, not the small ones)

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Step Three

Expect to be offered cigarettes. If you don’t smoke, say that you “don’t know how to smoke”. DON’T say that you don’t smoke. (cultural thing..). This is said “wo bu hui” or pronounced “wor boo hoo-aye”

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Step Four

There are two words you need to know. “GAN BEI” pronounced “gun bay” (means “dry cup” – or Cheers”.) This can sometimes mean “drink the whole damn glass”. So be careful. The second word is “Sui Yi” pronounced “Sway eee” (means drink casually). The later is good if you are drunk and don’t want to vomit.

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Step Five

Some Chinese people will get a red face when they drink. Its not a sign of weakness.. you will vomit before they do.

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Step Six

If you are offered rice wine (bai jiu), politely refuse. If they insist, then excuse yourself, go the toilet, and escape through the window. STICK TO BEER.

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Step Seven

When you touch glasses, try to make your glass LOWER than theirs. This is a sign of respect.