A comprehensive ready-reckoner to the essential customs and etiquette of China -- the Giant of Asia -- knowledge that becomes increasingly important as she makes her twenty-first century advance as a major world power economically, industrially, politically and culturally.The Simple Guides ensure that you will not arrive in your host country ignorant of common courtesies, basic manners and culturally-sensitive taboos.Contents: Understanding the Past (including Chinese dynasties);The People (including minority cultures and the 'overseas Chinese'); The Foreigner in China; Hotels, Sightseeing and Money; Communications and Making Friends; Home Life, Visits and Presents; Doing Business; Leisure Activities (including shopping and what to buy); Travel within China; Banquets and Being Entertained (including traditional tea and tea houses); Medical Matters (including visiting a doctor); Mandarin; Facts About China; Index.
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Ensures you arrive in China aware of common courtesies, basic manners and culturally-sensitive taboos
Empowers you through understanding cultural differences
Provides essential information necessary to make a success of your visit, whether for business or pleasure
The most concise introduction to customs & etiquette in China available
Empowers you through understanding cultural differences
Provides essential information necessary to make a success of your visit, whether for business or pleasure
The most concise introduction to customs & etiquette in China available
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Caroline Mason is a China scholar and researcher based at the University of Durham, England; Geoffrey Murray has been reporting on China for over ten years and is author of "China: The Next Superpower?" and "China's Population Policy: A Social Reassessment".
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I listened to this book a little too much. It was slightly outdated and overly conservative. I have found better sources for Chinese cultural information and business.
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Customs & Etiquette of China
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Great little book. Just what I was looking for to take along with me on a trip to China.
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