The amazement of going to an Olympics venue to watch a competition is that you can be immersed in the passionate environment, chanting with all the spectators and cheering on your favorite team. But some Chinese spectators have resorted to uncontrolled yelling or booing the opponent team. Some domestic newspapers have issued articles about etiquette for Olympic spectators.

An article in Jie Fang Daily says spectators should regard athletes on opposing teams as players rather than enemies. Both teams work hard for a victory. While Chinese fans should cheer for their own athletes, they also should respect the efforts of the opposing teams.

The article also says booing opponents is a display of poor manners and that athletes from around the world are China's guests. As the host country and a country with long tradition of etiquette, the Chinese should give the same applause to a wonderful performance by an opposing team.

The article continues to say that for some games, cheering at the right moment may greatly encourage athletes. But during competitions such as shooting and diving, remaining silent before the athletes make their moves is the best form of support, the article said.

An article on the China.com.cn website says remaining silent at the right moment is a desired behavior for fans at the Olympic matches. It pointed out that athletes sometimes need to focus before they compete. Cheering for the athletes may distract them. This is likely one of the reasons why Chinese shooters in the air pistol matches lost their chance of winning the first gold of the Olympics.

An article in People's Daily suggests that the Chinese could learn some etiquette lessons from the Olympics. Beijing has put a great deal of effort in preparing for the Olympics in various aspects, including etiquette. From young people who man reception booths to taxi drivers, and from hotel staff to Olympic volunteers, everyone's smile is sincere.

But sports etiquette is more than this. No matter how intense the competition becomes, the athletes should respect each other, and the spectators should respect the opposing team.

The article also suggested that the Chinese maintain good manners after the Olympics. They should get used to saying "thank you" and "sorry" more often and avoid bad behaviors such as spitting, littering and jaywalking.