China
ChinaAt restaurants
Ordering by QR code, and who pays for what.
Do you tip in China?
No. Tipping is not customary, and handing over extra money will often be refused outright.
Do I use my own chopsticks to take food from shared dishes?
No. Dishes are shared but serving is done with 公筷 — separate serving chopsticks that never touch your mouth.
Where do I sit, and who pays?
Wait to be told where to sit — the seat facing the entrance belongs to the host or guest of honour. And expect the host to insist on the bill.
How do I order when I can't read the menu?
Scan it. The translation tool built into Alipay turns a Chinese menu into English on the spot — the same app you already set up for paying.
Do I have to empty my glass when someone says ganbei?
干杯 means dry cup, and the city government’s etiquette guide takes it literally — sip instead of finishing and you may be asked whether you are raising fish in there. The other half of the answer is the hand: toast standing, hold the cup in both hands, and let your rim land lower than your host’s.