A man in Jinan, Shandong forced himself into a store and knelt to sell goods. Staff responded with identical kneeling, prompting his departure. Nearby vendors confirmed his repeated harassment and coercive tactics.

Social Context

This reflects rising public intolerance toward ‘kneeling sales’—a tactic exploiting Confucian notions of humility and shame to pressure purchases. The 2023 State Administration for Market Regulation guidelines explicitly prohibit physical intimidation in commerce, classifying it as unfair trade practice.

Safety Tip

Businesses should train staff to disengage calmly, activate security protocols, and report persistent harassers to local market supervision authorities.