In some cases, first-time travelers left mixed impressions on their hosts, and after a few incidents the Beijing government published a handbook, The Chinese Citizens’ Guide to Civilized Behavior Abroad, which had a list of rules, including: 3. Protect the natural environment. Do not trample on green areas; do not pick the flowers and fruit; do not chase, grab, feed or throw things at animals. 6. Respect people’s rights. Do not force foreigners to take pictures with you; do not sneeze in the direction of others. Nobody in our group was inclined to throw things at animals. The more I read, the
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