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Drinking is a big part of Chinese culture, with traditions that go back thousands of years. It’s common in everyday life, like family dinners, celebrations, holidays, casual get-togethers, and most importantly business meetings. Unlike whiskey, which you often see in bars, baijiu is usually enjoyed with meals. Drinking baijiu can show respect or show how close you are to someone. If you visit China for any reason, it’s important to know the rules of drinking.

Key points:

The Host Starts: The host begins by making a welcoming toast. Don’t interrupt this first toast. Afterwards, you can toast those near you and eventually move around to toast the host, either individually or together.

Offering a Toast: When you offer a toast, say a few words to show gratitude, connect with friends, or express excitement for future deals. Hold your glass in your right hand. If you toast someone older or of higher status, hold your glass slightly lower when clinking glasses (碰杯) to show respect. Whoever proposes a toast must finish their glass.

Late Arrival Punishment: If you arrive late, you should drink three glasses in a row. This helps you catch up with the rest of the group.

Respect During Toasts: Refusing a drink during a toast is very rude. The amount you drink shows how much respect you have for the person toasting you. Finishing your glass is seen as the highest respect at the table.

Warm Tips:

If you can’t drink baijiu, tell your host before dinner or ask for other beverages instead.

Chinese dinners and drinking sessions last for hours. To get through the night, eat some food and drink soup between drinks.

If you feel drunk, switch to tea. It’s common to replace baijiu with tea, which is called “yi cha dai jiu” in Chinese.

1.1.What does drinking baijiu signify in Chinese culture?

A It shows disrespect to the host.

B It indicates a desire to leave early.

C It is only done during casual get-togethers.

D It demonstrates respect or closeness to someone.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Drinking baijiu can show respect or show how close you are to someone.”可知，喝白酒可以表示你对某人的尊重或亲近。故选D。

2.2.What should you do if you arrive late at a drinking session in China?

A Drink three glasses in a row to catch up.

B Apologize and sit quietly.

C Offer to buy the next round of drinks.

D Leave immediately to avoid embarrassment.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“If you arrive late, you should drink three glasses in a row. This helps you catch up with the rest of the group.”可知，如果你迟到了，你应该自罚三杯。这可以帮助你跟上其他人。故选A。

3.3.How should you behave when receiving a toast?

A Drink a little and then put down the glass.

B Refuse the drink without hesitation.

C Drink all the wine in the glass to show respect.

D Hold your glass higher than the proposer’s.

解析：选C。C 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Finishing your glass is seen as the highest respect at the table.”可知，当别人向你敬酒时，为表示尊敬，你应该喝完杯子里的酒。故选C。

4.4.If you cannot drink baijiu, what should you do at a Chinese dinner?

A Force yourself to drink as much as possible.

B Inform your host beforehand or ask for an alternative.

C Simply refuse all toasts throughout the meal.

D Leave the table discreetly without making a scene.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据“Warm Tips”部分中的“If you can’t drink baijiu, tell your host before dinner or ask for other beverages instead.”如果你不能喝白酒，那就在饭前告诉主人或者要其他饮品进行替代。故选B。