I will go to China as an exchange student next month. As a newcomer, I feel a little worried because I am not sure about the Chinese customs that I am supposed to follow. Would you please give me some advice?

Look forward to your reply.

Yours,

Tom

Wrting task:

Please write a letter to Tom to give him some advice on two Chinese customs that he is supposed to follow so that he can feel at home in China.

Which Chinese customs are you going to give advice on?

How do Americans greet each other?

shake hands

hug

Chinese custom—greeting

We are supposed to shake hands

when we meet someone for the first time.

Sometimes it’s polite to bow to the elder

in some formal situation.

We are expected to bow with hands folded in front during festive time.

Attention: Which may be different from Tom’s culture?

Which Chinese customs are you going to give advice on?

You are (not) supposed to/

You are (not) expected to /

It’s polite/impolite to do sth.

...

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Dos and Don'ts for Newcomers

Pick out the details you are going to give advice on.

Pay attention: use linking words and transitional sentences to achieve coherence(连贯).

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