Chinese phrases for etiquette: photos, queues and tipping
Cards for everyday courtesy: ask before photographing someone, check whether photos are allowed, find the end of a queue, borrow or return a shared power bank, and ask whether a tip or service charge is expected.
Open these cards full screen in GoHaode →🏮 Culture · 5 cards
我可以给您拍照吗？
Wǒ kěyǐ gěi nín pāizhào ma?
May I take your photo?
Tip: Always ask before photographing people, especially children, monks or vendors.
请问这里可以拍照吗？
Qǐngwèn zhèlǐ kěyǐ pāizhào ma?
Is photography allowed here?
Tip: Inside temple halls and some museum rooms, photos or flash are often not allowed.
请问这里是排队的队尾吗？
Qǐngwèn zhèlǐ shì páiduì de duìwěi ma?
Is this the end of the line?
请问附近哪里可以借或归还共享充电宝？
Qǐngwèn fùjìn nǎlǐ kěyǐ jiè huò guīhuán gòngxiǎng chōngdiànbǎo?
Where can I rent or return a shared power bank nearby?
请问需要另外付小费或服务费吗？
Qǐngwèn xūyào lìngwài fù xiǎofèi huò fúwùfèi ma?
Do I need to pay a tip or service charge?
Tip: Tipping is not customary in China; some upscale restaurants and hotels add a service charge.
How to use these cards
- Open the card in GoHaode and tap it to go full screen.
- Hand your phone to the driver, waiter or clerk. The Chinese is written for them.
- They can tap a reply card, and you read the answer in your language.
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