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To be honest, I don’t really think so. I think we tend to feel we are imposing on others if we visit their homes. We don’t have this kind of casual relationship with people, really. There are a couple of friends in my life who I’ve visited in their homes, but as a general rule we tend to meet people outdoors, do things together like dining in a restaurant or walking in the park or going shopping, rather than hanging out chatting in someone’s home. 

Usually when you visit someone’s home you take a bottle of wine, some snacks, some juice, things like this. You always take off your shoes at the door, and often the host will give you a pair of slippers. I found it strange when I was in the UK that people don’t do this, and even walk around the house in their shoes! It’s quite interesting how cultures are different in this way. I would say that Chinese people are a bit more formal when visiting other people’s homes, than Europeans, anyway, which is both good and bad. Sometimes it can create a more uptight atmosphere, which isn’t so relaxing. This is the downside of this formality. 

When choosing a place of residence people usually consider three things: firstly the location and area of the city, in relation to where they work. Secondly, the actual building or community that fits your taste and preferences – whether you’d like it to have a garden, or a good management office, and things like this. Thirdly, the price in relation to your budget. These are the main considerations to take into account when choosing a place to live. 

Well, not really, at least not the buildings themselves. Like in the city centre, you have older and newer communities or apartment blocks. Sometimes residences on the outskirts are more spacious, and more affordable – they’re often cheaper because they are further out and not so close to public services and amenities. Generally speaking most people prefer to live nearer to the city centre, because it provides a lot more in the way of entertainment, too. Sports centres, restaurants, malls, and these kinds of things are much more varied and interesting in the city centre compared to the outskirts. 