Although the Chinese have diverse beliefs and values, many maintain traditional values long after acclimation to Western society. These include Confucian-based values such as harmony in interpersonal relationships, the emphasis of family over the individual, respect for elders, a high value placed on formal education and literacy, and the value of sons over daughters. The concept of “face,” or dignity, prestige, and status in the eyes of others, is also very important in Chinese culture. Face can be given, taken away, earned, or lost on the basis of one’s actions or behavior, and one individual’s wrongdoing can result in an entire family’s loss of face (Chin, 2005). Because stigma associated with illness may cause a family’s loss of dignity, it can influence health behaviors and medical decision making.