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Originally posted by Wayne at Pelican Parts
And isn't the average salary in China about 1/100th of that of the US? So, your costs would be about the same ratio? Maybe?
-Wayne
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Wayne: A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
China is not just the third world sweat shop that it once was. If daddy has an Audi A8 at his disposal he will be earning decent money (probably on par of better than in the US), and have certain expectations of the family of his daughter's suitor. And although Alf is absolutely right that much is forgiven for non-Chinese people, the question of "face" is always there, and it would be smart not to lose too much face with your new in-laws if you can avoid this.
I suggest you speak to the daughter in law very candidly about what her family's expectations are and then act accordingly. All the little stuff about how to hold chopsticks etc is irrelvant where foreigners are involved - but a marriage ceremony in China should always be an auspicious occasion and celebrated as such.