[AccessD] OT: Friday humour. Olympic Games

Hi Charlotte

I see. Thanks. That somehow makes a little sense, still surprised though.

/gustav

>>> cfoust at infostatsystems.com 01-08-2008 17:06 >>>
In some cultures, it is impolite to point your feet at another person.
Of course, feet parallel is also a military posture and China is
probably trying to downplay any militaristic signs.

Charlotte Foust 

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Subject: [AccessD] OT: Friday humour. Olympic Games

Hi all

How to dress and behave - if you are a Chinese expecting thousands of
visitors from abroad:

 
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/07/31/asia/AS-OLY-China-Etiquette.php 

Wonder what that about V or Y shaped feet positioning is about?

/gustav