1. Communication
- greet people with a handshake
- when you meet your host family, offer them your hand to shake
- ask your host family members how you should address them, initially you should address them as Mr and Mrs (plus their family name)
- tell your host family how to address you too (Chinese names are not easy for them!)
- talk with them and learn their culture
- tell them about your life in Hong Kong, your school life, your family, or your hobbies
2. Differences
- UK families have no maids
- please try to offer help around the house - e.g. clear the table after a meal
- keep your room tidy - e.g. make your bed in the morning
- if you break anything by accident, you must tell your family. Don't hide it!
3. Consideration
- if you wake up early in the morning, try not to wake up everyone of the house as well
- if you go to sleep later, avoid making any noise
- always ask permission
4. Bathroom
- leave the bathroom clean and tidy
5. Laundry
- ask your family what you should do with your washing
- do not expect the clothes back the next day
6. Internet
- your host family may have a computer
- you must always ask permission before you use it
7. Food
- make the most of this opportunity to try everything you are offered
- British families usually have one main course for dinner or maybe a dessert
- you will be given sandwiches for lunch
- if you do not quite like the fillings, let your family know politely
- if you get hungry between meal times, you should also tell your family
8. Table manners
- you usually eat with a knife and a fork
- if you have unwanted food, put it to the side of the plate, BUT not on the table
- don't spit unwanted food out of your mouth
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