Parents Said So
This color is often avoided during Chinese New Year because it’s associated with funerals.
What is white?
This number is considered unlucky in Chinese culture because it sounds like “death.”
What is 4?
This ball like dessert is usually eaten during Lunar New Year for family togetherness. (Chinese name)
What is tang yuan?
There are this many animals in the Chinese zodiac.
What is 12?
These are given to children and unmarried adults during Lunar New Year.
What are red envelopes?
Chinese parents say cutting long noodles during New Year’s meals will shorten this.
What is your life / lifespan?
This number is considered lucky because it sounds like “prosper” or “wealth.”
What is 8?
This dessert is often assumed to be Chinese but was actually invented in the U.S.
What are fortune cookies?
This zodiac sign is considered charming and adaptable, but secretly very calculating.
What is the snake?
John was forced to drink a lot of this at a Chinese business dinner.
What is maotai?
Chinese parents say sleeping in this physical condition will make you sick.
What is wet hair?
This article of clothing indicates that your partner is cheating on you.
What is a green hat?
This Chinese dish is cooked in a pot so hot it forms a crispy layer at the bottom.
What is clay pot rice?
This zodiac animal is often described as stubborn but hardworking.
What is the ox?
This action is avoided on the first day of Lunar New Year to prevent losing luck or wealth.
What is taking out the trash or sweeping?
Chinese parents believe drinking this is bad for your health.
What is cold water?
Giving this as a gift is considered bad luck because it implies time is running out.
What is a clock/watch?
This type of food is served last so guests don’t think you’re rushing them out.
What is fruit?
This zodiac animal is often labeled “too honest” and accidentally offends people.
What is the dog?
This determines whether you are expected to give red envelopes instead of receive them.
What is being married?
This is what Yvonne's dad said to her in private after he first met John.
What is "find a Chinese boyfriend instead"?
This physical quality is believed by Chinese people to be more prone to luck, wealth and success.
What are big ear lobes?
This seedy citrus fruit is grown on Yvonne’s mom’s sister-in-law’s twin sister’s farm.
What is pomelo?
Your own zodiac year (i.e. turning 12, 24, 36) is thought to bring bad luck, so people wear this color to ward it off.
What is red?
Was this man killed or not killed?
What is “not killed”?