Some tips:
Remember above all: to demonstrate infinite patience! Try to stay calm in all circumstances.
* You must be a rule to speak freely and plainly to all the subjects you want to address. Avoid as much as possible indiscretion which can be annoying and do not run into criticism superficial peculiarities Chinese amaze you and you do not understand. Do you start in particular free of political considerations.
* When you greet a Chinese, a quick handshake is considered acceptable from a foreigner. Greater familiarity is reserved for true friends that we can not hope to do after a few days or few weeks of stay in the country.
* Foreigners should be kept to the bare minimum in their reciprocal demonstrations of sympathy or affection (kissing, walking hand in hand, arm in arm, etc.).. That two men or two women hold hands, however, is considered quite natural.
* Do not engage in disputes in public! If you have a score to settle with a Chinese, we should avoid any scandal or noisy stink in the presence of other Chinese. It is best to contain and wait to be able to settle the matter privately, out of sight and eavesdroppers.
* In China, men and women respond to the same label. This behavior is gradually changing in major cities, but foreign women should avoid clothes and makeup lights or too provocative. An array of jewelry is equally inappropriate. For private meetings with people, do not dress too formally, for against, the business meeting held impose a city of strict quality.
* Losing face is the worst thing that can happen to a Chinese. To lose face with someone is considered a behavior of extreme gravity. This is one reason why the Chinese do very little their feelings directly and openly.
So do not make calls when you know beforehand that it can not be satisfied. Indeed, a "no" implies a loss of face that will put both parties in a very embarrassing situation. Chinese, to avoid the embarrassing findings, often to dodge the question will be answered by a smile which means it is time to move on.
* Punctuality is a must for appointments and invitations or official business. In private meetings, the Chinese agree the "margins" reasonable.
* The practice of tipping is becoming increasingly popular in hotels, restaurants and other services. The Chinese you troubleshoot gives you a helping hand to expect a "gesture" from abroad.
* We shall not discuss the prices displayed in stores. As against the free market or to some very large purchases, the Chinese accepted the bargain they practice with a smile and good humor.
* You must respect the prohibitions to photograph when they are shown (the military are still banned, by definition). Some sites are permitted after payment of a fee. If you want to photograph people closely, we recommend to ask for permission to them.
* It is natural. Chinese speak of the age, weight, family income, etc.. Tell someone he has grown since the last meeting, is insulting, on the contrary!
* It is normal for Chinese to eat noodle soup and other ingredients aspiring food with a great noise, as is normal for him to throw the bones under the table or spit on the ground (in the countryside). Campaigns of "savoir vivre" trying to influence the behavior of people with varying degrees of success.
* Invited to private by Chinese (either restaurant or at home), we provide practical or gifts: fruit, spirits - French cognac is much appreciated - a fish alive, or something that is related hobbies hosts (compact discs, cassettes, books on life in the West) and a small package for each of the children (toys, candy). The younger generations appreciate citadines increasingly a beautiful bouquet of cut flowers (and Western) for the hostess.
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