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CHINESE BUSINESS CULTURE

MADE BY ALEXANDRA LEONOVA

Plan

1. Greetings

2. Appearance

3. Entertainment

4. Meetings

5. Business practice

7. Cultural pecularities

Greetings

Topic

  • Slightly bow as a greeting.
  • Handshakes are common but wait for your Chinese counterpart to initiate the gesture.
  • When exchanging business cards, make sure to give your card using two hands.
  • Use proper titles, followed by their family names.

Appearance

  • Businesspeople dress formally for meetings.
  • It is advised to avoid bright colours and revealing clothing.
  • Try to look presentable and neat.

Topic

Entertainment

  • Refrain from discussing business during the meal.
  • Giving tips is considered an insult.
  • Popular welcome topics are themes about China.
  • Try to avoid political-related discussions.
  • Giving and receiving gifts symbolize the beginning of a relationship.

Topic

Meetings

  • It is expected to establish a strong partnership before closing a deal.
  • Chinese people usually avoid taking risks.
  • Hierarchy is crucial in Chinese culture.
  • Punctuality in any business situation is critical.

Topic

Business practice

  • Business hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Many Chinese workers take a break between 12:00 and 2:00 pm.
  • It is best to schedule an appointment during these periods: April to June and September to October.

Topic

Cultural peculiarities

  • 8 symbolizes fortune, while 4 symbolizes death.
  • Sometimes ‘Yes’ means ‘No’.

Topic

Thank you for your attention!

谢谢关照!

Topic

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