HSK 4~5 | STOP Tipping in China! 🛑| China Culture | Chinese Mandarin Podcast

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👋 In this episode, Mike gets "chased" by a waiter for leaving money on the table! Li explains the shocking truth about Tipping in China: Why giving extra money can be seen as an "Insult" (侮辱) rather than a compliment.

💡 What we cover in this episode:
• The Culture: Why there is ZERO tipping culture in China (没有小费).
• The Mindset: Why giving money can feel like "Charity" (施舍) or make people lose face.
• The Reality: How Digital Payments (电子支付) made "Keeping the Change" (找零) impossible.
• The Solution: How to properly thank a waiter using a "5-Star Review" (五星好评).

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⏱️ Chapters (Timecodes):
0:00 Intro: Mike was "chased" by a waiter?!
0:58 The Mistake: Leaving 20 RMB cash as a tip
02:18 The Rule: The price on the menu is final
03:09 Cultural Shock: Is tipping an "Insult" (侮辱)?
04:29 Workplace Rules: Waiters get fined for taking tips
04:57 Tech Reason: Digital Payment means No Change (找零)
05:40 The Best Tip: Give a "5-Star Review" (五星好评)
06:13 Listening Practice: Taxi Driver Roleplay
08:24 Slang: "Bu Xing Zhe Ge" (不兴这个/Not customary here)
09:23 Vocabulary Review: Bill (买单) & Tip (小费)

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