But here's a simple example of my theory in which we can all relate. Go to a grocery store and ask a random clerk for something. Many times, instead of telling you they don't know or taking the time to help you look for it or even find someone else to help you, many times they will say "Mei You" (don't have) and then one minute later you find it in an aisle over.

Good point, I believe this is one the factors that hold China back and create so many problems across the board for this country. Another example of the "loosing face" issue is when there is an accident, or when two cars meet travelling different directions. no one will back down, no one will give way and no one will admit they are at fault.

They will happily sit there for the duration of the day beeping their horns at each other or in the case of a crash arguing in the street. It usually takes the intervention of the police to sort the matter out and force loss of face on one party.