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1. التقليديّة صينيّة "يتألّف مصافحة" يشتبك الأصابع, يلوّثهم عبر عدّة أوقات. استعملت هذا تحية نادرا اليوم (ماعدا أثناء مهرجانات, عرسات وعيد ميلاد من المسنّون), بدلا من ذلك يستعمل ال [وسترن-ستل] مصافحة. سوفت إنحناء خفيفة غالبا يرافق المصافحة, غير أنّ لا يحني من الوسط في الأسلوب من اليابانية. The Chinese prefer a gentler handshake than the firm grip expected in Western cultures. Physical contact other than a handshake is highly discouraged unless you know someone quite well.

2. Chinese names are “reversed” from Western names. The surname is said first and then the given name. For example, Bruce Lee’s name in Cantonese is Lee Siu Lung. Lee is his surname and spoken first, and the given name (Little Dragon) is spoken second.

Professional, social, and family titles always follow the name as well. Dr. Wong would be Huang Yi Sheng (Huang Doctor). Likewise, Xiansheng (Mr.) and Taitai (Mrs.) are said after the surname. Never call someone by only his last name, and unless specifically asked, do not call someone by his first name; always address your Chinese associates by their surname followed by their title. Also, never address anyone as “Comrade.” Read the rest of “Top 10 Chinese Business Culture "Dos" and "Don'ts"” or post a comment

An increasing number of professionals offer services for companies who have their mind set on China. These translators, interpreters, webmasters, trainers, lawyers and other consultants often join forces in umbrella networks, aiming to offer entrepreneurs wide ranging support. China Success Stories met up with Lianne Baaij, chair of such a network (Guanxi.nu) to talk about China, communication and Guanxi.
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