Chinese phrase
你们这里有什么习俗？ nǐ men zhè lǐ yǒu shén me xí sú
Meaning
What are the local customs here?
When to use it
This asks about the customs of a place or community. It is a polite way to learn about local practices when visiting somewhere new.
Example dialogue
请问，你们这里有什么习俗？ qǐng wèn nǐ men zhè lǐ yǒu shén me xí sú
Excuse me, what are the local customs here?
饭前说“开动了”，进别人家脱鞋，节日互送小礼物。 fàn qián shuō kāi dòng le jìn bié rén jiā tuō xié jié rì hù sòng xiǎo lǐ wù
Before eating, people say 'Let's eat,' remove their shoes when entering someone else's home, and exchange small gifts during festivals.