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What does the author's mother do that challenges traditional Chinese etiquette?
She offers food directly to guests.
What is the author's concern about stereotypes of Chinese people?
They may lead to intolerance
How did the author's parents communicate with her?
In both Chinese and English
What does the author's uncle visiting from China understand about Americans?
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What did the author's mother do that challenged traditional Chinese etiquette?
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What does the author question in the text?
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What is the author's opinion on comparisons between Chinese and English?
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What kind of language did the author's parents use when communicating with their children?
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What is the author wary of?
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According to the article, what is the Chinese language like?
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How do Chinese friends of the author's parents' generation view the generalization of being modest and polite?
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What stereotype does the author say is not a true representation of Chinese culture?
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What does the author challenge about the characterization of the Chinese language?
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Is there one word for "yes" or "no" in Chinese?
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Study Notes
- The author's mother challenges traditional Chinese etiquette by offering food directly to guests.
- The author's uncle visiting from China understands that Americans prioritize efficiency over politeness.
- The author questions stereotypes about Chinese language and behavior.
- The author's parents were not discreet in their language and made their expectations clear.
- The author is wary of language stereotypes leading to intolerance and lack of representation in certain fields.
- The stereotype of Chinese people being modest and polite is not a true representation of Chinese culture.
- There is no one word for "yes" or "no" in Chinese, but responses are specific to the question asked.
- The author worries about the power of language and the potential for stereotypes to become accepted as truth.
- The author's upbringing involved speaking both Chinese and English.
- The author challenges comparisons between Chinese and English language and the stereotypes that may result.
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