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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cultural peculiarities
- 8 symbolizes fortune, while 4 symbolizes death.
- Sometimes ‘Yes’ means ‘No’.
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Thank you for your attention!
谢谢关照!
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