... right, matsutake[a kind of mushroom which is prized by Chinese] and abalone were stewed in a pot with enticing smell; a little glass bowl of cubilose [edible bird's nests] was set in front of each chair, the texture of it was visitable; the fins, scallops, and crabs were cooked with eagles, all kinds of delicacies were full of the dinner table. For desserts ... during the Cultural Revolution. Jiang-Qing, who is a chef born in 1950s, described the hard circumstances his family were facing during the Culture Revolution. "My mom was standing in front of the range, she had nothing to cook e...

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... often pray to their ancestors to bring them good fortune. Families often visit the parents of the father to honor their elders. Children often show their respect by kneeling in front of their elders, in return they get red envelopes with money to spend as they wish. It is customary that on the second day married women visit their parents, they ... afternoon celebration. The fifth day is known as the 'breaking the five', referring to the birthday of the Gods of the five directions. Red cloths are placed on the front of businesses as an offer as they reopen. On the sixth day the lion...

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... the hotel, which give them a deep image. Collecting the information of the customers is very important, if the hotel wanted to offer the individuate services. When the guests come, the front desk clerks call them by names and give them the rooms they prefer, the guests will feel very happy and satisfied, when they go back, they might tell their friends ... gifts for the guests; 4. Service environment: the temperature, humidity, background music, smell, and neatness level; 5. Price: it offers the information about the hotels" class and quality; 6. Employees: experienced servers, elegant ...

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... grandfather. "They are waiting to get treated by the magical doctor." He answered and smiled mysteriously. "Next one please" the front office finally called us in, as I push open the cold white door I did not expect that I am entering a new stage of my life. The therapist's room was no difference than any other room I saw in the clinic. There were several human ... ...

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