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InHolland lecture April 2010 by A. McWhirter
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This Guy Taiwan 2002 to 2005
This Guy Chongqing 2007 to 2008
This Guy Chongqing 2008 to Present
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Chongqing Look Forward Two Rivers Economic Zone
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Life as an Expat – Daily Life It is the same… In theory
Life as an Expat – Business Confucianism – Harmonious Relationships Face/Mianzi – Reputation – Respect – Honor Loss of face through actions Given to others through compliments and respect Developed through age and wisdom Personal compliments to a third party
Life as an Expat – Business Meeting and Greeting Body Actions The Business Card Exchange Building Relationships Keep business relationships formal Establish an intermediary
Life as an Expat – Business Drinking – Yes, it is part of the business culture Learn how to drink properly
Life as an Expat – Business Gift Giving Etiquette Not taboo Don’t give money Give something of beauty or worth Give in front of witnesses Hierarchy 1) The link between respect, responsibility and authority to status and gender