China aims to clean up its dirty habits ahead of the 2008 Olympics – but how?
Littering, cutting in lines and the infamous habit of spitting in public… These are all habits that China would like to see corrected before the world spotlight is on the country for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
According to an article on NEWS.com.au, new bans and procedures were already in place for the May Day week holiday. Officials handed out thousands of bags to tourists in an effort to prevent littering. Travel guides are now required to include a discussion on etiquette, and the eleventh day of every month is “voluntarily wait in line” day to get people in the habit of behaving in an orderly fashion rather than pushing and shoving.
Officials have also implemented campaigns whose goal is to “cultivate courtesy and civility”, the article reports.
The Summer Olympics begin August 8
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