Mind Your Manners Why Women Over 40 Need Qi Gong, Not HIIT
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Dec 2, 2025 Reflections on turning 40 and how inner growth changes priorities. A look at Chinese drinking etiquette and why it differs from Western customs. Traditional tips on nourishing digestion, including a comforting congee method. Movement advice for perimenopause, highlighting qigong, tai chi, walking, and avoiding draining high‑intensity workouts.
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Copied Content Becomes A Teaching Moment
- Sara Jane Ho recounts finding a Chinese creator copying her content on Little Red Book and TikTok.
- Instead of reacting, she reflected, accepted it as a compliment, then blocked him to protect her peace.
Toast By Lowering Your Glass
- Lower your glass when toasting in China to show humility and respect.
- Let junior people lower more and senior people stop slightly higher to signal hierarchy politely.
Drinking Is A Social Ritual
- In China drinking is a collective ritual, not a private habit, so people rarely drink wine alone.
- Wine is often poured in small amounts and consumed quickly as part of toasts rather than for tasting.