Cross-cultural communication: China

Guanxi means...

• Face

• Relationships

• Money

• Business

Some may nod or bow instead, but ... has become common.

• shaking hands

• high five

• fist bump

• kissing on the cheek

What are DOs at Meetings

• Shake hands upon meeting

• Put on very fashionable clothes

• Exchange a modest gift

• Be a little late

What should you consider when introducing yourself?

• Always greet the lowest ranking first

• Show uncertainty

• Bow before you introduce yourself

• Shake hands

Mianzi means...

• Realationships

• Face

• Waving cat

• Person with the highest ranking

You should avoid overly fashionable clothes.

• True

• False

All Chinese speak English very well. You never need an interpreter there.

• True

• False

If there is a longer Period of silence at a meeting, you should always be the first to interrupt the silence.

• True

• False

Business cards should be printed in Chinese on one side and your language on the other.

• True

• False