Contents:
1. Introduction: Chinese Culture in General
* Chinese History Summary
* Three Streams in the Traditional Chinese Culture(三纲;五常)
* Nature of the Chinese Culture and its Main Difference from Western Cultures(面子;人情;客气;面子)
(a) Family-centered communitarianism vs individualism.
(b) 5 key words in understanding the contemporary Chinese Culture.
2.Chinese Manners in Daily Life?
* Getting used to Chinese customs in daily life in China
* Speech and greeting conventions
* Conversation
* Public Behaviour: Acceptable public conduct?
* First Name or Title?
* Official Chinese Holidays
* Chinese Traditional Festivals
3.Everyday Eating Customs in China
* Family Meals
* A Chinese Banquet
* Chinese Dining: Beliefs and Etiquette
* The Guest Gets the Best
* Seating & Dining Customs in Restaurant
4.Business Practices, Values and Conduct in China?
* Prosperous Entertaining?
* Gift Giving: Selecting and presenting an appropriate business gift?
* Appreciated Gifts
* Gifts to Avoid
* Business Dress
* Appointment Alert!
5.Chinese Business Negotiation Style and Its Implications for Foreign Companies?
* Six Dimensions of Chinese Business Negotiation Style?
* Managerial Implications of Chinese Negotiating Style?
Chinese Culture and Customs