范文二

Dear Terry:

I am glad that you turned to me for advice in regard to visiting a Chinese friend, and the following are some local customs which I suggest you should be familiar with.

First of all, if the Chinese friend of yours who you are going to pay a visit to has to work on a daily basis, I recommend you schedule the get-together on weekends and arrive at the appointed hour since the family will have adequate time to purchase supplies, process materials, and prepare a feast. Chinese people pride ourselves on hospitality, so you do not need to bother to rack your brains for what you should buy as a present. The family will not mind at all if you simply show up empty-handed. Anyway, as they say, it is the thought that counts and you may come bearing, for instance, some specialties of your hometown in New Zealand, which I presume will suffice in that case. As for table manners, since you are the honored guest, they will seat you where it is most convenient for you to tuck in. So, be the guest and help yourself. Besides, there should be an extra pair of chopsticks and an additional spoon which can be shared. When you need to pick food, make sure to use the serving chopsticks for hygienic reasons.

The above is all I can think of for now. Feel free to write me for further questions. I hope you enjoy your stay there and share with me soon what could most possibly be a wonderful experience.

Yours Sincerely

Alex