Have you ever been invited to dinner while on your way out the door? What seemed like a casual offer might have been a "ritual invitation", a common social gesture in Chinese culture.
This quick guide will teach you how to recognize and respond to these polite gestures. You’ll learn why these invitations are used, how to give a polite refusal, and how to tell if the offer is truly genuine.
Inside, you'll find:
Common phrases like “留下来吃饭吧” (liú xiàlái chīfàn ba) and “改天我请你吃饭” (gǎi tiān wǒ qǐng nǐ chīfàn)
How to maintain “face” (面子).
Practical examples and responses you can practice to build confidence.
Stop getting caught in awkward social situations and start communicating with cultural confidence. Download and practice today.