Don’t wear a green hat - It is a sign of infidelity.

Don’t sign your name with a red pen - it is associated with death.

Don’t wear white - it is associated with funerals

Don’t give a gift of a clock - it is associated with mortality. Always give gifts in pairs if possible.

Don’t wear yellow or black to a wedding. Wear red, pink, blue or green.

Four sounds like the word for death.

Five sounds like happy or lucky.

Six sounds like smooth.

Seven sounds like angry.

Eight sounds making money or prosper and is due to the Cantonese pronunciation. This seems to be the reason that the 2008 Olympics will begin at 8:00 PM on 8/8/2008.

Nine sounds like long lasting or sufficient in Cantonese.

The seat of honor during a meal is not entirely understood. Some say it is facing the door towards the east, and some say it is facing the south.

If you are the host of a meal, remember that when you put down your chopsticks, everyone will follow your example. It is the host’s responsibility to encourage everyone to continue eating.

Don’t sweep the floor or throw out the trash on Chinese New year or you can throw out your family treasure.

Try to pay off all debts by New years (Sound advice in any culture).