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ISBN 10: 1931930996
ISBN 13: 9781931930994
Author: Wenzhong Hu, Cornelius N Grove, Cornelius Lee Grove, Zhuang Enping
"A classic must-read for everyone coming to work or live in China." - Shelley Warner and Tony Voutas, cross-cultural trainers and founders of Asia Pacific Access Ltd, China China is in the midst of unprecedented economic and cultural growth. In the last decade alone, China joined the World Trade Organization, hosted the 2008 Olympics and experienced a remarkable, record-high increase in its foreign currency reserves. As these changes unfold, frequency of contact between the Chinese and Westerners is dramatically increasing in the office, the classroom and the home. With thought-provoking glimpses into history and tradition, Encountering the Chinese provides fundamental information on Chinese cultural norms and values, giving clear context for contemporary social standards. Readers will learn the etiquette necessary to build successful personal and professional relationships with the Chinese both inside and outside the People's Republic of China. This revised edition of Encountering the Chinese also explains how Chinese values are changing rapidly-and why it is more important than ever to keep up. For instance, compliments, once declined out of modesty, are now widely accepted in coastal cities; and some terms of address that were proper to use only a decade ago have grown offensive. Encountering the Chinese provides invaluable insight into the diverse and changing Chinese culture.
PART I Advice for Westerners Interacting with the Chinese
ONE Chinese Titles and Forms of Address
Chinese Naming Practices
An Overview of Chinese Forms of Address
Chinese Forms of Address Westerners Should Use
Other Forms of Address Used in the PRC
TWO Greetings, Conversations, and Farewells
Greetings among the Chinese
Conversational Openers
Conversational Restrictions
Farewells among the Chinese
Notes
THREE Chinese-Style Dining
The Significance of Dining
The Chinese Way of Dining
FOUR Appointments, Visiting, and Time Use
Time-Use Patterns in Official Chinese Contexts
Time-Use Patterns in Nonofficial Chinese Contexts
Receiving Social Visits from Chinese Friends
A Word about Hosting Chinese Visitors in the United States
Notes
FIVE Chinese Modesty and Humility
Chinese ”Disparagement” of Themselves and Their Families
Other Behavioral Features of Chinese Humility
The Origin and Nature of Chinese Humility
Notes
SIX Making Friends with the Chinese
Levels of Personal Relationships among the Chinese
Chinese-Style Relationships and Their Pitfalls for Westerners
Some Cautionary Advice about Romance
Notes
SEVEN Education and Training among the Chinese
Teaching and Training the Chinese Today
Student Life and Relationships in the PRC
The Special Role of Chinese Teachers
The Traditions of Western and Chinese Education
Notes
Additional Readings on Educational Practices among the Chinese
EIGHT Negotiating and Institutional Decision Making
Decision Making in Chinese Institutions
The Cultural Bases of Western and Chinese Decision Making
Five Differences Between Chinese and Western Negotiating Practices
A Note about Western Women Working in China
Notes
Additional Readings on Commercial Practices among the Chinese
NINE The Concept of “Face” in Chinese-Western Interaction
A General Explanation of the Concept of Face
Contrasts between Chinese and Western Concepts of Face
Recognizing Common Face-Saving Behaviors of the Chinese
Protecting Your Own Face (and That of Others) When among the Chinese
Dealing with a Face-Loss Situation You Have Caused
Notes
PART II Advice for Westerners Living and Working in the PRC
Living As a Foreign Guest in the People’s Republic
Obtaining Personal Assistance
Changing Attitudes to Dress and Self-Decoration
Coping with Time-Use Differences
A Few Suggestions about Queuing
Accepting, Refusing, and Giving Invitations
Lending and Borrowing
Gift Giving among the Chinese
Being Entertained at a Meal
Hosting a Banquet or Other Meal
Problems of Foreign Teachers at Chinese Universities
Interacting with Administrators and Other Faculty
A Note about Audience Behavior Outside of Classroom
Interacting with Domestic Employees
Social Aspects of Traveling
Making Use of the Internet
Preparing for Your Final Return to the West
Keeping in Touch after Your Return
The Intercultural Context of Encountering the Chinese
What Are Intercultural Services?
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