Bizarre Rules in China That You Must Follow

How To Accept Compliments

If someone offers you a compliment, great! Be careful of how you receive it, though. You don't want to seem too accepting of the compliment because then you could come off as a narcissist. Basically, be humble. 

No Cannibals At Dinner, Please

The Guangxi Massacre was a result of the Cultural Revolution in China between 1966 and 1976. Cannibalism was a huge issue during this time due to famine. Apparently, researchers and historical analysts have said that there was an unspoken rule between those who were forced to dine on one another: you can't eat the other person's spouse. Even in the worst of times, there were rules!

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.