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China - Culture Smart! : The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Smart!, Culture.
Other Authors: Balcikonyte-Huang, Indre., Flower, Kathy.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chicago : Kuperard, 2021.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Culture Smart!
Subjects:
Manners and customs.
Etiquette.
National characteristics, Chinese.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Click to View
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover
  • Title Page
  • About the Authors
  • Contents
  • Map of China
  • Introduction
  • Key Facts
  • 1. Land and People
  • Terrain and Climate
  • Han Chinese and Minority Nationalities
  • A Brief History
  • Government and the Economy
  • The Political Landscape
  • Greater China
  • The Environment
  • Covid-19 in China
  • 2. Values and Attitudes
  • Schools of Thought
  • Pragmatism
  • The Chinese Dream
  • Face
  • Attitudes Toward the Family
  • Respect for Old Age and Ancestors
  • Respect for Education
  • Guanxi, or Networking, Chinese Style
  • Attitudes Toward Religion
  • Attitudes Toward the State
  • The Middle Kingdom: China's Place in the World
  • Attitudes Toward Women
  • Attitudes Toward Sex
  • Attitudes Toward Overseas Chinese
  • Attitudes Toward Foreigners
  • Superstition
  • 3. Customs and Traditions
  • Many Religions and None
  • High Days and Holidays
  • Life's Milestones
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • 4. Making Friends
  • Friendships
  • Meeting and Greeting
  • Invitations Home
  • Gift Giving
  • Timekeeping
  • Men and Women
  • Sensitive Topics
  • Chinese Names
  • 5. Private and Family Life
  • The Family Unit
  • Housing
  • Social Relations and Occupations
  • Daily Life
  • Education
  • The Third Age
  • Love and Marriage, Or Not
  • 6. Time Out
  • Eating In and Out
  • Regional Cuisine
  • Drinks
  • Smoking
  • Shopping for Pleasure
  • The Cashless Revolution
  • Parks
  • Sports and Exercise
  • Nightlife
  • Music
  • Art
  • 7. Travel, Health, and Safety
  • Travel
  • Getting About Town
  • Intercity
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Health
  • Hygiene and Personal Safety
  • 8. Business Briefing
  • The Next Decade
  • Business Protocol
  • Negotiating
  • Entertaining: The Banquet
  • The Return Match
  • Working in China.
  • 9. Communicating
  • Mandarin, Cantonese, and More
  • Body Language
  • Chinese Characters
  • Pinyin, or How to Romanize Chinese Characters
  • The Media
  • Social Media
  • Smartphones
  • Mail and Express Delivery
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix: Simple Vocabulary
  • Further Reading, Useful Web Sites and Apps
  • Picture Credits
  • Copyright
  • Index.

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