Fondue a la Chinoise (conclusion)
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						I originally introduced this gentleman as my business guardian angel, which he is, but he's also my cultural guardian angel.  I watch his behavior all the time and have learned how to toast the person across the table by clinking my glass in front of me on the lazy susan when I can't reach to clink their glass.  And when we do clink, everyone holds their glass lower than mine out of respect  (remember my 'lao ren' /'old person' status). Here's how you tuck your napkin under your plate and let it hang over the edge of the table.  Since the napkin doesn't end up on your lap where we Americans expect it to be, I had some greasy pants for a while, but I've finally adjusted.
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