If your friend is visiting at your home, do you think it's impolite for him/her to pick up something from your desk or bed to read, even if only a newspaper?
If your friend and you are preparing for exams, do you think it is incredible for him/her to copy your notes?
Most people don't like to share their own things. They think it is privacy. But in China, there is no such concept as privacy. Instead, sharing was valued.
People in China like to share something with others. They share not only their books and CDs but also some of their personal affairs. However, it meas nothing. They just want to share, not to bother you. You'd better be a good listener and then forget what you've heard. You can also share all the things you want, and then you'll find it is worth, because you'll gain more.
There is a saying in China. If you share your happyness, it is doubled. If you share sorrow, it is reduced by half.
Please don't be so stingy! In most walks of life you only get out what you put in.
