Communication Etiquette:
• Handshake is very common when greeting people from the West
– Their handshake is a light one
– Lowering of the eyes is considered a sign of respect
• Address people by their surname and their title
• It is common for a gift to be refused once or twice before it is accepted
– Do not wrap in white, blue or black paper
– No green hats for children
– Never a quantity of four
– Gifts are not opened when received
– Always present them with two hands
Business Etiquette:
• Require long term relationships with people in order to do business
– Many businesses are family owned
• They may ask very personal questions
• They aren’t very confrontational
• Silence is a form of communication
• Appointments are necessary
– 1 to 2 months in advance
– Arrive on time
• Expect small talk to help build the relationship
• Business is often more price driven then it is quality driven
• Avoid losing your temper – this will damage the relationship
• Business cards are exchanged upon initial greetings
– Translate one side into Chinese with the figures in gold
– Maintain them in excellent condition
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Posted on Thursday, November 29th 2012 at 1:19 pm