Saying Goodbye in China Farewells in China, like welcoming receptions, follow certain etiquette. In formal business situations, the following procedures are usually followed for a proper farewell: first, determine the level of farewell ceremony; then, arrange proper transportation; give or exchange gifts; and finally see off the guest. When the guests say goodbye, it is considered appropriate to give a quick nod to everyone present. As the guests leave, hosts will usually observe the following etiquette: stand up and say good luck to them. Then they should walk with the guests for a certain distance. Remember that Chinese people will not usually initiate a handshake with the guests. As we know, Chinese people are known for their hospitality. When the guests say farewell after their visit or journey together, people usually only shake hands in a business situation . If they are good friends, a big good hug is nice, depending of course on whether the person is comfortable with it. A Chinese host will often personally accompany the leaving guests to the lift, or go with them until they are out of the house or office, or may even stand gazing when they are parting. If the guest leaves by train, the host will not only see the visitor to the station, but also wait on the platform until the train leaves. It is not seen as a waste of time, but the duty of the host. The farther the host escorts the guests, the greater the honor it will be. For guests leaving by car, a good send-off is commonly given by escorting them to the car and waiting until they get into the car. It is unusual to immediately shut the door behind guests. This may be awkward for Western visitors, who are accustomed to saying “goodbye” at the door or parting company with minimal inconvenience to the host. Remember to send gifts before guests leave. Gifts are expected to be nice but not too expensive. Expensive gifts might make your guests feel uncomfortable and even cause a misunderstanding. In general, special local products are good choices in China. For final farewells, guests usually say “See you later”, while hosts may say “Have a good trip”, or “Keep in touch”. The host may also ask the guest to say hello to the family or to colleagues. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.