· Do not wink at person, even in friendship.
· Do not put your arm around another’s shoulders. While young children of the same sex will often hold hands, it is inappropriate for others to do so or to make physical contact with people who are not good friends or family.
· Do not touch the head of another person’s child. Children are considered precious, and it is believed that they may be damaged by careless touching.
· Feet are considered dirty and should not touch things or people. Men should keep their feet flat on the floor, while women are permitted to cross their legs.
· The Taiwanese point with their open hand, since pointing with a finger is considered rude. They beckon by extending their hand palm down and waving their fingers.
· While westerners point to their chest to indicate the person “I”, the Taiwanese will point to their noses to indicate the same thing.
· Do not put your arm around another’s shoulders. While young children of the same sex will often hold hands, it is inappropriate for others to do so or to make physical contact with people who are not good friends or family.
· Do not touch the head of another person’s child. Children are considered precious, and it is believed that they may be damaged by careless touching.
· Feet are considered dirty and should not touch things or people. Men should keep their feet flat on the floor, while women are permitted to cross their legs.
· The Taiwanese point with their open hand, since pointing with a finger is considered rude. They beckon by extending their hand palm down and waving their fingers.
· While westerners point to their chest to indicate the person “I”, the Taiwanese will point to their noses to indicate the same thing.