A‍t PLS we are proud to work with a diverse community of teachers and we want to showcase their home countries by presenting some interesting information about them. In this post our team of Tagalog teachers explore the Philippines and the facts, myths, and traditions that relate to this beautiful country. 

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There is a saying in Chinese, “You are never deemed as strange by showering people with your over-the-top gestures.” (禮多人不怪).  Gestures can be as simple as a hand sign or they can be a type of custom that bears rich cultural connotations.  In this article we take a look at examples of common gestures in Chinese society in an attempt to bridge the cultural gaps for those who travel or work in a Chinese speaking countries.

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