随着2012年伦敦奥运会的临近,英国国家旅游局发布了待客指南:中国人不喜欢恭维别人之后,听到谢谢。相反,礼貌地否认恭维是显示谦逊。朝中国香港人挤眉弄眼,会被认为粗鲁或轻浮。指南还建议不要对香港人提及失败、贫穷或死亡。日本人生气、受窘、悲伤或失望时都有可能保持微笑。 With the approach of the 2012 London Olympics, the UK National Tourism Administration has released a hospitality guide: Chinese people do not like to compliment others, and they hear thanks. On the contrary, politely deny compliment is to show modesty. Winking towards Hong Kong, China will be considered rude or frivolous. The guide also advises against referring to Hong Kong people about failure, poverty or death. The Japanese are likely to be smiling when they are angry, embarrassed, sad or disappointed.