Auspicious cheers of "nian nian you yu", "da ji da li" and "bu bu gao sheng" that echo through restaurants during Chinese New Year will be muted in the Year of the Ox.
Yes, the face masks diners have to wear while tossing yusheng will muffle the sound, but the new rules of engagement also say that shouting will not be allowed.
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