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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * There was no such moment as silence for they talked and laughed even with their mouths full of food. Seeing me just eating from the two plates in front, Tom's grandparents, who sat beside me, constantly stood up and conveyed what was described as delicious into my bowl with their own chopsticks. How embarrassed I was! Seeing their mouth water flying in the air and the food served in my bowl, I didn't know whether to eat it or not. I do support the suggestion of Shanghai health authorities that we break with traditional Chinese table manners especially when dining with strangers because they can sometimes be really unhygienic. Health or Wealth? Which is more important, health or wealth? When given this question, different people have various answers. Some insist that health plays a more important role in our life, while others see more advantages arising from wealth. The first group of people quote the old saying “Health is above wealth.” to prove their idea. They argue that, on one hand, a strong person can do almost anything as long as he/she tries hard. On the other hand, however, rich people will not be able to enjoy the wealth if their days are numbered. In contrast, the advocates of wealth have such arguments as follows. For one thing, wealthy people will be able to buy more healthy foods. For another, they can enjoy better facilities to improve their health. | 
