An edition of China
(2010)
China
Revised and updated edition.
by Kathy Flower
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Culture Smart! provides priceless nuggets of cultural information on China not found in a standard guidebook. Whether you are looking to secure a business deal, enrich your travels, or simply better understand China, its people and customs, Culture Smart! provides the information in a clear and highly readable guide.
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Etiquette, Civilization, Guidebooks, Social life and customs, Manners and customs, Chinese National characteristicsPlaces
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Table of Contents
Map of China
Introduction
Key facts
Land And People:
Terrain and climate
China: a brief history
Growth of new cities
Han Chinese and minority nationalities
Government and politics
Thorny issues: Media, free speech, and human rights
Environment
Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau
Overseas Chinese, and China's influence on its neighbors
Values And Attitudes:
Chinese philosophy
Yin and Yang
Feng Shui
Pragmatism
Citizens of the Middle Kingdom
Attitudes to overseas Chinese
Patience is a virtue
Losing face
Men and women
Attitudes to women
Myth of Chinese inscrutability
Family
Babies and children
Respect for old age and ancestors
Education
Guangxi, or social networking Chinese style
Chinese At Home:
Lifestyles and housing
Social relations and occupations
Presents
Chinese names
Overcoming the language barrier
Meeting and greeting
Body language
Exits and entrances
Boy meets girl
Hobbies
Religion, Festivals, And Rituals:
Many religions and none
Traditional festivals and national holidays
Birthdays, weddings, and funerals
Health And Well-Being:
Staying healthy in China
Chinese medicine
Beliefs about health
Oigong and the martial arts
Bathroom hygiene
Food And Drink:
Importance of food in Chinese culture
Different regional cuisines
Jasmine tea and hot rice wine
Teahouse tranquility
Smokers' paradise
Time Out:
Getting around
Rules and regulations
Money and safety
Shopping
Nightlife
Culture
Banquets And Entertaining:
Good guest
Greetings
Seating and table arrangements
Eating
Making speeches and proposing toasts
Making polite conversation
Return match
Business Briefing:
China's entry to the World Trade Organization
Business culture
Contacting people
Negotiating techniques
Work in China
Communicating:
Mandarin, Cantonese, and other forms of Chinese
Pinyin: the Romanization of Chinese characters
Written Chinese
Calligraphy
Appendix: Simple vocabulary
Further reading
Index.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (page 165) and index.
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