1. Watch the games in a civilized
way
The Olympic Games has always attracted the attention of the world. Over the
past 100 years and more, its 28 competition categories have been improving their
respective
rules and at the same time, established some civilized practices and
even stipulated articles for spectators' proper behavior.
2. Queue up for security check and be on
time
Try your best to arrive on time or ahead of the time. To do this you're
advised to get familiar with the route to the competition field beforehand. It
is recommended that you go to the games via public transportation which is
faster and more convenient. And on your way in, you may meet a queue, long or
short, waiting for security check. Please refrain from cutting in. Once inside,
locate your seat by ticket number. But take the nearest seat available if the
event has started and wait until the intermission to find your own seat.
3. Learn competition rules in order
to appreciate the games
Before going to the competition, you're advised to dabble in its basic
rules so that you may understand what's going on while enjoying the atmosphere.
You may celebrate when your favorite athlete wins the games, but please do not
overreact when he/she loses it.
4. Dress in "neat casual"
attire
There is no special requirement for attire when watching the games. The
spectator shall observe the established practice for courtesy, though. You're
advised to dress in a neat and relaxing way that makes you feel comfortable, but
the male must refrain from baring his chest, particularly in the swimming center
where the temperature might be high.
5. Obey rules on bringing-in
items
No inflammables and explosives item or other dangerous item is allowed,
including lighter, liquor bottle, bench, knife, ring-pull can, drum, whistle,
loudspeaker, flag pole, etc. Pets must be kept outside, too. When bringing in
banners, make sure that it's not an IPR violating advertisement.
6. Salute National flag and sing with the
tune
When the Chinese national flag is being hoisted, and the national anthem
played, all must rise to salute the flag with your eyes. You may also sing
quietly with the tune. When the flag of another country or the Olympic flag is
being hoisted, or the anthem of another country or the Olympic song played, you
shall rise and salute as well.
7. Cheer on athletes but keep
calm
Behave properly when cheering on athletes. At highly competitive games
demanding athletes' concentration such as gymnastics, weight-lifting, fencing,
table tennis, and tennis, please keep quiet during the action and applaud to
cheer afterwards. At some track and field games, the athlete may, before
starting, encourage the spectators to clap hands in rhythm.
8. Respect athletes and the referees
While watching games you shall cheer for both parties. Do not make boos or
catcalls to either party. Do not make sarcastic or abusive comments on referees,
athletes, or coaches, nor throw anything onto the stage, nor try to distract the
attention of a foreign athlete in action. Stay calm even if you find it hard to
accept a referee's judgment.
