Last Thing People Want to Hear During Lunar New Year

The nation's biggest Lunar New Year holiday is a time for family members and extended relatives gather in one place. This is also an occasion for them to exchange greetings and wishes. But a well-intended wish may actually turn out to "hurt the feelings" of others.

Newsen.com on Saturday said there are a few things that people don't want to hear from others during the holiday.

Firstly, one has to be careful in dealing with a woman, who is well-past the "marriageable" age but is still single. The following things are something she definitely doesn't want to hear: "You were cute when you were young" or "Are you seeing someone these days?" or "What is it about you that makes you unable to find someone to marry until now?"

Secondly, those who are in a state of unemployed don't want to hear: "How's your job hunting going?" or "Did you find a job?" or "I heard my neighbor's son was just hired by 'such and such' company."

Thirdly, those who are preparing for the college entrance exam and are naturally under a great deal of stress could be edgy as well. And they don't like to hear: "Which college are you applying for?" or "The exam date is just around the corner. Don't you think you need to study a little bit harder?"

Lastly, what are the things that job hunters want to hear most then? The number one, according to Newsen.com, is the following: "Actually, I hope the holiday passes by with no one mentioning about my job."

So, that means that sometimes speaking less and refraining from indiscreet wishes is actually the best wishes during this holiday period.