| Term | Definition |
| admire | respect |
| custom | an old or popular way of doing things |
| famous | very well-known |
| mention | speak about or refer to |
| overnight | during or through the night |
| popular | liked or accepted by many people |
| public | of or for everyone; belonging to the people |
| twist | a braid formed by weaving together three or more strands of hair, ribbon, or yarn |
| relatives | people who belong to the same family |
| patient | willing to put up with waiting |
| heritage | what is handed down from one generation to the next |
| calligraphy | a fancy type of writing |
| chopsticks | a pair of small, slender sticks used to lift food to the mouth |
| accent | a different way of pronouncing words |
| accept | to take what is offered |
| characters | letters, numbres, marks, or signs |