Phrases
Xiè xie (謝謝): thank you
Bù yào (不要): I don't want it
Duō shǎo qián? (多少錢): how much?
Bàn táng (半糖): half sugar
Bù yào là (不要辣): not spicy
Etiquette
Queue everywhere: trains, buses, food stalls.
Throw trash at home or convenience stores. Street bins are rare, so carry a small bag.
Don't stick chopsticks upright in rice.