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Doing Business in China – Etiquette, Protocol and Business Customs
It is well-known that the Chinese market is spreading all over the world – slowly, yet consistently. If you look carefully at the label of your shirt, it would most probably say Made in China. Who would have thought that the three little words would turn the whole business world over
Due to China’s belonging to the Eastern culture, business practices and relationships with the country are very different from those in the West. Let us throw some light upon the rules and traditions of Chinese negotiations.
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Doing Business in China Working Lunch, delivery of gifts and negotiation Label
Working lunches and negotiations are mandatory events and no one denied or called in question. What is always necessary to know What are the basic requirements At business meals, seats follows a strict protocol of business. That is, you can not come and take a seat you want. The rule here is this the most honored guest or the head of the negotiations is likely to sit facing the door. Furthermore, in a working lunch should never get to work immediately.
That means you should start with the most common questions and find common ground with the participants in the negotiations and discussions will automatically pass all business after a while. During a business lunch, a toast is proposed, first by the host and only after you propose a toast. It is important to consider. Another rule is the rule of the two hands always accept and assume all that with both hands. That’s important, kind and gentle. Now let’s talk about business cards that the rule of the two hands is also mentioned. That’s what I wanted to say briefly about lunches.
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