学汉语的一个重要目的就是要和中国人打交道。如果你已学了三个月的汉语，知道“吃”、“过”、“了”、“吗”这些单个字的意思，当有人问你“吃过了吗？”，你能明白这是什么意思吗？如果你去拜访一位朋友，并带了一个十分漂亮的钟作为礼物，你能预计将会出现什么结果吗？本书共列举了八种典型的社交场景，试图以此作为切入口，来探究如何与中国人打交道的诀窍。

Each chapter in this book is made up of three sections. The first section contains scenarios one may encounter due to cultural differences, e.g., a state of confusion, misunderstanding or conflict. The second section is cultural tips.The third section provides some useful expressions.

This book is characteristic of its witty and interesting scenarios, simplified knowledge of some complicated cultural background, rich and colorful expressions. It's like a handy textbook combined with novelty and humor.

1．你要请客吃饭吗?(打招呼的基本要点)

 Are You Asking Me Out to Lunch?

 (Essentials of greeting)

2．同志，你好!(称谓常识)

 Hello，Tongzhi!

 (General knowledge about forms of address)

3．王“处”在吗?(头衔的使用规矩)

 Is Wang“Chu”In?

 (Rules concerning titles)

4．你真有眼光!(夸奖的常用语)

 GoodTaste!

 (Commonly used sentences for compliments)

5．我不行!(自谦的原则)

 I’m Not So Good at It．

 (The principle of being modest)

6．你救了我一命!(送礼规则)

 You Saved My Life!

 fTaboos against presenting gifts)

7．一起吃饭吧!(吃中餐的基本礼仪)

 Let’S Eat Together!

 fChinese dining etiquette)

8．招待不周!(中国人待客的礼仪)

 Please Excuse Me for the Poor Reception!

 (Chinese etiquette for entertaining guests)