In the know in China : the indispensable cross-cultural guide to working and living in China by Phillips, Jennifer, Warnasch, Christopher A instant download

In the know in China : the indispensable cross-cultural guide to working and living in China by Phillips, Jennifer, Warnasch, Christopher A instant download

237 pages : 23 cm +, \"Published in cooperation with blah Terra Cognita\"--Page 4 of cover, Reprint. Originally published: ©2001, Map on p. [2] of cover, Includes index, Background: Vital statistics -- Climate -- People -- Chinese history in brief -- Noted and notorious Chinese -- Government and politics -- Religion -- Holidays and festivals -- Educational system -- China culture: the Confucian traditions of China -- The yin and yang of Chinese culture -- Time -- Communication -- Group dynamics -- Status and hierarchy -- Relationships -- Relationship tips -- Reasoning -- What does it all mean? -- Living abroad: thoughts before you go -- Impact on children -- Impact on spouses or partners -- Dueling careers -- Understanding cultural adaptation -- Keys to a successful adjustment -- Families -- The nonworking partner -- Children -- Parenting abroad -- Dual career couples -- The single life -- The gender factor -- The race factor -- Sexual orientation -- A word about \"expatriate clubs\" -- Staying in touch -- Round trip ticket: the return home -- Learning about your new home -- Moving abroad dos and don'ts -- Getting around in China -- Arriving in China -- Business trips to China -- Leaving China -- Getting around -- Travel tips -- Living and staying in China -- Residence permit -- Housing -- Bringing your belongings -- Utilities -- Telephones -- Pets -- Bringing your vehicle -- Schools -- Shopping -- Financial matters -- Socializing -- Etiquette -- Gifts -- Entertainment -- Homosexuality -- Food -- Health and safety -- Crime and legal issues -- Post office -- Tipping -- Business environment -- Government and business -- The chain of command -- The work unit (danwei) -- Business hours -- Office space -- Women in business -- Business step-by-step -- Making contact -- General business etiquette -- Business communication -- Getting to the top -- The first meeting -- Meeting protocol -- Negotiating the deal -- Negotiating tactics -- Closing the deal -- Presenting your…