friends as an expression of sympathy. True, because money is a common gift to give the family of the departed. 2. Number 4 is considered lucky in Japan. False, because Four is an unlucky number in Japan because it sounds like shi (死 – death). This is why there are two readings for the number four, shi and yon. Whenever possible, people try to avoid using the deathy one. 3. In Japan it is impolite to pour your own drink when eating with others--you pour your companion's drink and your companion pours yours. True, because correct manners are very important among the Japanese. Also as a foreigner in Japan you should be familiar with at least the most basic rules of Japanese Manners and Etiquette. 4. It is a no-no in Japan to pick up your rice or miso soup bowl and hold it under your chin to keep stuff from falling. False, because It is said to be that it is normal in Japan to pick up your rice or miso soup bowl and hold it under your chin to keep stuff from falling. 5. Asians like Filipinos, Chinese and Japanese value family, hard work and their religion or faith. The benefit of all the members of the family is more important than the individual. Education of children and their excellence in school is important to them. True, because it is the key to success. It’s the price you pay for what you’re going to get and It teaches you values. 6.Most Chinese care more about the quality than the packaging of the gift. They will insist on declining the gift. Furthermore, they will wait until the guests have left to open the gift. True, because most Chinese care more about the quality than the packaging of the gift. They will insist on declining the gift upon first receiving it and may accept it only with urging. Furthermore, they will usually wait until the guests have left to open the gift. Westerners, on the other hand, care a lot about the packaging and usually open the gift and admire it in the presence of the guest. 7. The Chinese normally embrace each other. Kissing, whether on the cheeks or on hands, is usually acceptable for the Chinese. False, because it is said to be that Chinese normally do not embrace each other. Kissing, whether on the cheeks or hands or hugs are usually unacceptable to the Chinese. 9. People in China tend to over-order food, for they will find it embarrassing if all the food is consumed. True,because they will find it embarrassing if all the food is consumed. When you have had enough, just say so. 10. Chinese parents are usually concerned about the discipline of their children. The parent never gets divorce if the relationship does not work. The father maintains a strict discipline all over the children. True, because the parent never gets divorce if the relationship does not work. The father maintains a strict discipline over their children. The mother holds the responsibility to guide their children by teaching them to behave properly and teaching them the difference between the right and the wrong. In short, mother serves as a socializing agent. The father has the authority to execute punishment including corporal punishment if necessary. Children treat their father with respect and at the same time maintain a distance. They generally follow their father's family name.