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Why do people tap the table after tea is poured?
Chinese
谢谢
Pinyin
Explanation
Instead of saying "thank you," many people lightly tap the table with two fingers. It's a traditional gesture of appreciation with roots in an old imperial legend.
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- Category
- Culture
- Chinese
- 谢谢
- Pinyin
- xièxie
- Tags
- tea, etiquette, gestures
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