The habit of tearing napkins in Guangdong reflects a culture of frugality and sharing, sparking curiosity online.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | WebsiteChinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية《English Translation》小潘: Teacher Liu, I saw online that people in Guangdong like to tear napkins apart. That's so strange.刘娜: Yes, it's a very common habit. People in Guangdong tear napkins into two or four pieces to share with everyone.小潘: But why do they do that? Isn't it more convenient for everyone to have their own napkin?刘娜: It's related to their culture. People in Guangdong value frugality and like to share. Tearing napkins is actually a way of showing care for others.小潘: Oh, I get it. So it's not just about saving paper, but also a friendly gesture.刘娜: That's right. Nowadays, many young people also think it's environmentally friendly and meaningful. Such a small act actually shows great wisdom.

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