Subjects to Avoid There are certain things which it is considered bad manners in Western countries to talk about in society.It is very important to know these and avoid them.The subjects to be avoided are:bodily functions,or anything connected with the more private parts of the body,details of birth,details of unpleasant illnesses; income or salary of friends,or prices of their possessions;the age of the person one is talking with;personal questions or remarks,such as,"Why don't you get married?"or"I should think you would want to have some children."Some of these are allowed in Chinese society,but they are all taboo in formal Western society.Subjects to Avoid There are certain things which it is considered bad manners in Western countries to talk about in society. It is very important to know these and avoid them. The subjects to be avoided are: bodily functions, or anything connected with the more private parts of the body, details of birth, details of unpleasant illnesses; income or salary of friends, or prices of their possessions; the age of the person one is talking with; personal questions or remarks, such as, “Why don’t you get married?” or “I should think you would want to have some children.” Some of these are allowed in Chinese society, but they are all taboo in formal Western society