Business & Workplace

商务与职场

Master the art of Chinese business culture, from formal dining to office relationships.

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Business Dining

商务宴请

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Seating Arrangement

座位安排

Understanding hierarchy and honor in Chinese business dining seating.

The Art of Ordering

点菜艺术

How to order dishes that impress your Chinese business partners.

Toasting Etiquette

敬酒礼仪

Master the intricate customs of Chinese toasting rituals.

Table Manners

餐桌行为

Essential table etiquette for Chinese business meals.

Meeting Culture

会议文化

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Pre-Meeting Strategy

会前策略

Preparation and relationship building before formal meetings.

In-Meeting Observation

会中观察

Reading the room and navigating meeting dynamics.

Post-Meeting Follow-up

会后跟进

Building on meetings with proper follow-up etiquette.

Office Socializing

办公室社交

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Snack Socializing

零食社交

The subtle art of sharing snacks to build office relationships.

Guanxi & Renqing

人情往来

Understanding the web of social obligations in Chinese workplaces.

Team Building

团建活动

Navigating Chinese corporate team building activities.

Workplace Communication

职场沟通

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Reading Subtext

话外之音

Understanding what is left unsaid in Chinese communication.

Addressing Superiors

称呼领导

Proper forms of address for leaders and colleagues.

WeChat Etiquette

微信礼仪

Professional communication on China's essential app.