RickyPang

On one occasion, a group of Chinese representatives participated in the reception of a delegation composed of European aristocrats. Most of the Europeans had a kinship with some royal family, were very knowledgeable and cultivated, treated people politely, but hidden behind their pretense of high culture was some in-born arrogance.  On the last day of dinner, these aristocrats drank more and began to speak freely.  During the banquet, a German aristocrat stood up and said,  "You Chinese people use the common animals like pig, dog, mouse as zodiac signs! Unlike us, we take after the stars like Taurus, Leo, Virgo ... ... I do not know how your ancestors think!" Everyone among the Europeans had listened and then laughed, but they also toasted each other, as their earlier elegance dissipated.  It stands to reason when others insult your ancestors, and even if you cannot refute, at least you should topple the table!  However, all those Chinese guests did not say anyt...