Don't talk with your hands, and never point with chopsticks. Those are just two of the pointers in Chinese etiquette you'll find at behospitabletraveler.com, a web site launched by Hilton hotel brands to further the understanding of Chinese customs. The site was created to coincide with Beijing 2008, and features US Olympic athletes discussing some of their international experiences. (Alas, no Michael Phelps.)

Share this site with your kids and they just may come away a teensy bit more wordly. It's fun to see, for instance, how good manners in one country can be considered impolite somewhere else. In China:

• Burping is acceptable in public.
• Pedestrians do not have the right of way on Chinese streets.
• Punctuality is important, so plan to arrive 15 minutes before a scheduled appointment.
• Cleaning your plate can be a sign you didn't get enough food.
• The number four is associated with death, and considered bad luck. So think twice about offering a gift containing four objects. (Instead, try eight, a lucky number associated with prosperity.)

And for an extra bit of fun, everyone in the family can check out the cool tool that lets you get your Chinese name.