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   OCPS – Section D
“Old age, believe me ,is a good and pleasant thing. It is
true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you
are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.”-
Confucius
Gei MianZi
Concepts of “Saving
 Face” and “Giving
 Face” or Gei MianZi
Unique to Chinese
 culture
Appropriate respect
 is given to rank and
 seniority
Losing face is a very
 serious
 embarrassment
Cultural Facts
 Very exact rules about human
  relationship.
 Proud of their culture and Zonghua
  concept.
 Correct names, correct placement
  and correct etiquettes paramount
  to Chinese.
 Naming culture.
 Hand things with two hands.
 The written word is the highest art
  form.
 Very aware of other cultures and
  on foreign trips represent their
  country.
 Avoid political comment.
 Concept of leader.
Hillary Clinton with Yang Jiechi
Business Dress
 Men: Jackets for meetings
  and dinners

 Women: Business
  suits, blouses with high
  neckline, low heels to avoid
  being taller than the host
                                  White is used in funerals
                                   so wear other colors in
                                   important occasions

                                  Avoid too much of
                                   perfume
Business Etiquette in China
Non Verbal
      Communication Customs
 When talking to each other, Chinese people stand very
   close. Personal space is less important to the Chinese .The
   main reason is that it is a sign of politeness and trust

 Less usage of hand gestures

 While having a conversation if there is a conflict, the
   important thing to remember is to not get upset or angry
   because to the Chinese, only the lower class or uneducated
   cannot control their emotions.
While Conversing
   During introductions, overly strong handshakes are
    avoided
   Following introductions, conversation begins with small
    talk
   In conversation, they avoid politics.
   If pressed for an opinion on a political or controversial
    issue, express your personal opinion, but acknowledge
    that it's not the viewpoint of the entire company
   One should try to avoid saying "no" when answering
    questions. Instead, one can respond with "I'll look into
    that" or "I'll see what I can do in this matter“, etc.
   When one’s Chinese counterparts say 'No big problem' or
    'The problem is not serious', they usually mean 'There
    are still problems’
Do’s and Don’ts

 If asked intrusive questions about age, salary, etc. they give
   unspecific answers

 Don't express irritation with the questioner, since 'losing face'
   has such negative implications in this culture.

 One shouldn’t ask his/her Chinese hosts about their family
   directly but can ask 'How old is your child?‘, 'How long have you
   been in the work force?' or 'Where is your child studying?' as a
   means of determining their marital status and age.
Common Chinese Words

 In Chinese culture, the question ‘Have you eaten?’ or ‘Where
   have you been?’ is the equivalent to ‘How are you?’ in North
   America
 Chinese appreciate if foreigners know a few common
   Chinese words:-
     Nihao - hello
     Xinghui - it’s my honor to meet you
     Darao - excuse me
     Shipei - forgive my short leave
     Gaoci - time to leave
     Xiexie - thank you
     Zaijian - bye
Business Etiquette in China
The Importance of
          Hierarchy




 People are expected to enter the meeting
  room in hierarchical order
 The Chinese assume that the person
  entering the meeting room first is the head
  of the delegation
The Business Card
                              Cards should be printed
                               in Chinese on the reverse
                               and offered Chinese-side
                               up.
                              The business card is
                               treated with utmost
                               respect

 Business cards are always
  exchanged on first meeting
  a new contact.
 Cards are held in both hands
  when exchanging and then
  scrutinized in detail.
What Happens at a
          Meeting




        Series of Meetings           Building Consensus


 Series of meetings, rather than just one
 Meetings are about building relationships and
  exchanging information
 Decisions are made in consensus style discussions
 This approach to meetings requires patience
Other Unique Features

 Boasting and exaggerating
  are investigated
 The Chinese do not directly
  say “no”
 Tendency to extend
  negotiations till the very
  end
 Patience, humility and less
  display of emotion are vital
 At the end of the meeting,
  the Chinese leave the room
  last
Business Etiquette in China
Before Arriving at the
                  Table




 Eating together is the best way to socialize and honor guests in China
 When invited to someone’s house, always take a gift
 In Chinese culture, using correct table manners is believed to bring
  "luck" while incorrect use will bring shame
 There is an elaborate seating arrangement for a Chinese business
  meal
 When the guest of honor enters into the room, the hosts stand until
  the guest of honor is seated
 The diners should not sit down or begin to eat before the host (or
  guest of honor) has done so
While at the Dining Table




 With some exceptions, hands should never be used to handle food
 All kinds of food must be brought to mouth with chopsticks and
  eaten
 Conversations are best avoided during meal as it is indecent for one
  to talk with food in the mouth
 Tea is almost always served. Water and other non-alcoholic
  beverages may be consumed at anytime
 Drinking a lot (and even drunkenness) may earn you respect or
  trust, since many Chinese believe that alcohol causes barriers to
  come down and true intentions to be revealed
 Throughout the dinner, toasts are made, but never to women
Paying the Bill
 In most restaurants in Chinese countries, there is
  no tip required unless it is explicitly posted

 Guests should not truly "split the bill" with the
  host

 A guest who "split(s) the bill" is very ungracious
  and embarrassing to the host

 It is also unacceptable to not make any attempt
  to "fight for" the bill
Business Etiquette in China
Key Factors
 The Chinese prefer hand gestures
  to be kept to a minimum

 Personal contact like hugging
  should be avoided

 Shaking hands is acceptable

 Colleagues are addressed with title
  and last name only

 Direct eye contact is avoided
Key Factors (Contd.)




 The most senior person should be acknowledged first

 Unusual facial expressions and expansive gestures are
  best avoided

 Bowing is seldom used, except in ceremonies
Business Etiquette in China

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Business Etiquette in China

  • 1. Abhinav VK – 12P121 Anand Kansal – 12P126 Bhoomi Ashwin – 12P131 Gaurav Gaba – 12P136 Karan Jaidka – 12P141 OCPS – Section D
  • 2. “Old age, believe me ,is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.”- Confucius
  • 3. Gei MianZi Concepts of “Saving Face” and “Giving Face” or Gei MianZi Unique to Chinese culture Appropriate respect is given to rank and seniority Losing face is a very serious embarrassment
  • 4. Cultural Facts  Very exact rules about human relationship.  Proud of their culture and Zonghua concept.  Correct names, correct placement and correct etiquettes paramount to Chinese.  Naming culture.  Hand things with two hands.  The written word is the highest art form.  Very aware of other cultures and on foreign trips represent their country.  Avoid political comment.  Concept of leader.
  • 5. Hillary Clinton with Yang Jiechi
  • 6. Business Dress  Men: Jackets for meetings and dinners  Women: Business suits, blouses with high neckline, low heels to avoid being taller than the host  White is used in funerals so wear other colors in important occasions  Avoid too much of perfume
  • 8. Non Verbal Communication Customs  When talking to each other, Chinese people stand very close. Personal space is less important to the Chinese .The main reason is that it is a sign of politeness and trust  Less usage of hand gestures  While having a conversation if there is a conflict, the important thing to remember is to not get upset or angry because to the Chinese, only the lower class or uneducated cannot control their emotions.
  • 9. While Conversing  During introductions, overly strong handshakes are avoided  Following introductions, conversation begins with small talk  In conversation, they avoid politics.  If pressed for an opinion on a political or controversial issue, express your personal opinion, but acknowledge that it's not the viewpoint of the entire company  One should try to avoid saying "no" when answering questions. Instead, one can respond with "I'll look into that" or "I'll see what I can do in this matter“, etc.  When one’s Chinese counterparts say 'No big problem' or 'The problem is not serious', they usually mean 'There are still problems’
  • 10. Do’s and Don’ts  If asked intrusive questions about age, salary, etc. they give unspecific answers  Don't express irritation with the questioner, since 'losing face' has such negative implications in this culture.  One shouldn’t ask his/her Chinese hosts about their family directly but can ask 'How old is your child?‘, 'How long have you been in the work force?' or 'Where is your child studying?' as a means of determining their marital status and age.
  • 11. Common Chinese Words  In Chinese culture, the question ‘Have you eaten?’ or ‘Where have you been?’ is the equivalent to ‘How are you?’ in North America  Chinese appreciate if foreigners know a few common Chinese words:-  Nihao - hello  Xinghui - it’s my honor to meet you  Darao - excuse me  Shipei - forgive my short leave  Gaoci - time to leave  Xiexie - thank you  Zaijian - bye
  • 13. The Importance of Hierarchy  People are expected to enter the meeting room in hierarchical order  The Chinese assume that the person entering the meeting room first is the head of the delegation
  • 14. The Business Card  Cards should be printed in Chinese on the reverse and offered Chinese-side up.  The business card is treated with utmost respect  Business cards are always exchanged on first meeting a new contact.  Cards are held in both hands when exchanging and then scrutinized in detail.
  • 15. What Happens at a Meeting Series of Meetings Building Consensus  Series of meetings, rather than just one  Meetings are about building relationships and exchanging information  Decisions are made in consensus style discussions  This approach to meetings requires patience
  • 16. Other Unique Features  Boasting and exaggerating are investigated  The Chinese do not directly say “no”  Tendency to extend negotiations till the very end  Patience, humility and less display of emotion are vital  At the end of the meeting, the Chinese leave the room last
  • 18. Before Arriving at the Table  Eating together is the best way to socialize and honor guests in China  When invited to someone’s house, always take a gift  In Chinese culture, using correct table manners is believed to bring "luck" while incorrect use will bring shame  There is an elaborate seating arrangement for a Chinese business meal  When the guest of honor enters into the room, the hosts stand until the guest of honor is seated  The diners should not sit down or begin to eat before the host (or guest of honor) has done so
  • 19. While at the Dining Table  With some exceptions, hands should never be used to handle food  All kinds of food must be brought to mouth with chopsticks and eaten  Conversations are best avoided during meal as it is indecent for one to talk with food in the mouth  Tea is almost always served. Water and other non-alcoholic beverages may be consumed at anytime  Drinking a lot (and even drunkenness) may earn you respect or trust, since many Chinese believe that alcohol causes barriers to come down and true intentions to be revealed  Throughout the dinner, toasts are made, but never to women
  • 20. Paying the Bill  In most restaurants in Chinese countries, there is no tip required unless it is explicitly posted  Guests should not truly "split the bill" with the host  A guest who "split(s) the bill" is very ungracious and embarrassing to the host  It is also unacceptable to not make any attempt to "fight for" the bill
  • 22. Key Factors  The Chinese prefer hand gestures to be kept to a minimum  Personal contact like hugging should be avoided  Shaking hands is acceptable  Colleagues are addressed with title and last name only  Direct eye contact is avoided
  • 23. Key Factors (Contd.)  The most senior person should be acknowledged first  Unusual facial expressions and expansive gestures are best avoided  Bowing is seldom used, except in ceremonies