China Chapter Seven: Dining in China
Food is important in all cultures, but in China, it plays a paramount role as the tool for face and guanxi.
Business eating is where guanxi is established. To get to know another person and to build trust, eating together is necessary. The Chinese don’t eat at their desks, and they don’t rush out to the nearest fast-food joint. It is a specific time for talking and getting to know the other person. Typically, business is not discussed. That’s done during the many business meetings.
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