Page 1 of 2 1 2 Do you konw what kind of companies can be setted up in China?
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Business Culture
Business Culture.
Addressing Chinese
Chinese names appear in a different order than Western names. Each person has, in this order, a family or generational name and a first name.
Greetings
Handshaking is the accepted greeting. Chinese usually shake hands very lightly instead of taking the hand firmly and forcefully pumping it, and in China a handshake may last as long as 10 seconds.
Negotiation
You'll find it beneficial to bring your own interpreter, if possible, to help you understand the subtleties of everything being said during meetings.
Meetings
Meetings are considered very formal in China. It is a good idea to send a list of your representatives before the meeting, and to include their rank in your company.
Business Entertainment
Business Entertainment Business lunches are growing in popularity here. Business breakfasts, however, are not a part of Chinese business culture.
Appointment
Being late for an appointment is considered a serious insult in Chinese business culture.
Public Behavior
The Chinese will nod or bow slightly as an initial greeting. Handshakes are also popular; wait, however, for your Chinese counterpart to initiate the gesture.
Business Attire
Dress styles are changing quickly in today's China. The uniform-like Mao jacket is being replaced by Western-style suits and, sometimes, ties. Foreigners should dress formally. Women should avoid low necklines and hemlines that rise above the knee. Jewelry will be noticed; modest gold jewelry and a quality watch will count in your favor. However, avoid overly expensive jewelry or showy ornaments.
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