From now on let’s change together!

If you’ve ever visited a Chinese restaurant or stayed with a Chinese host family, you might have noticed something peculiar: instead of the ice-cold water you’re used to in the West, they serve hot water—sometimes piping hot, often just warm. No ice, no chill. And if you politely ask for cold water, you might get a concerned look, as if you’ve just requested something that could harm your stomach.