Don’t Do This in Shanghai

22 years ago, in an effort to improve the social environment of Shanghai, the city government issued a list of 7 “Don’ts” — behaviors that the citizens were to avoid. It was an attempt to eradicate the bad habits of Shanghai citizens. They included things like spitting, smoking in public, and cursing.

Earlier this month the office of the Shanghai Spiritual Civilization Construction Commission (what’s not to love about that name?) issued an updated list, one designed to address more modern bad habits.

Here the are:

1. Don’t let pets disturb neighbors.
2. Don’t cut in line.
3. Don’t park vehicles in a disorderly manner.
4. Don’t waste food.
5. Don’t make noise.
6. Don’t jaywalk.
7. Don’t litter.

If you’re heading to Shanghai in the near future, you might want to keep this list handy!

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