中华禁忌 Chinese Taboos

不應選鐘錶作為禮物,因為這意思是詛咒別人逝世
Don't choose clock or watch as giving gifts, because the meaning is to curse others to die

不選或不用四號,因為"四"字和"死"字的漢語拼音相同
Don't choose or use the number four, because the words "four" and "die" are almost a same pronunciation in Chinese
說話時不應將手掌放在胸前,因為這个意思是说的不是实话
Don't put one palm on chest when speaking, because the meaning is to not telling the truth

不應把筷子插進飯碗後放開手 = 因為這意思是詛咒別人逝世
Don't insert chopsticks into the rice bowl without holding by hand, because the meaning is to curse others to die