Why Chinese people behave as they do?
If you understand why Chinese people behave the way they do, then, there will be much less frustration. You will be able manage different way of doing business much easier.
The aim of the course is to help prepare for dealings with the Chinese by imparting invaluable knowledge that will assist in building strong interpersonal relationships, promote clear lines of communication and help minimise cross cultural misunderstandings.
It covers all elements of Beginners, Intermediate, or Advanced language program,dependent on your starting points and full elements of Intercultural Workshops.
For the language part, you have a Language overview to understand Chinese language formation, sounds make up and written. Then, learn some essential words and phrases for ordering food and taxi, numerals for money, date and time, and emergency, not forgetting to learn the art of shopping and bargaining in China.
For Chinese culture part, you will learn
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China Beliefs
- China's 500 years long history, major events that effected and shaped the culture to the contemporary political, social and economic environment
- Core values and religious beliefs and philosophers in China
- Status and hierarchy in society
- Geographic differences effects not only climates but culture at different part of China
- Modern Chinese history’s influence
- Customs for births, weddings, deaths and other special occasions
- Traditions and Celebrations China and the West
- How Chinese people sees Westoners
- Western perceptions of China
- Breaking cross cultural stereotypes
- Communication – verbal and non-verbal
- Social etiquette and protocol
- What is Public and what is Private, Insiders and Outsiders? How to do business with Chinese?
- Understanding of culture and its impact on doing business in China
- What is Guanxi? Can I do business not using it?
- Triditional Chinese attitudes: time, space, group dynamics, authority, tasks, relationships Chinese communication styles
- Effective business communication
- Working with the Chinese: building relationships
- Working practices and business etiquette
- Potential language issues, tips: international English, using interpreters
- Cross-cultural management skills: styles and expectations in China
- Negotiations
- How to deal effectively with Chinese counterparts Going to China?
- Preparing to travel to China
- Relocating to China
- Language tuition
- Making appointments
- Business entertaining
- What kind of sensitive conversation topics you should avoid?
- Social etiquette and protocol
- Food and drink
- What is lucky numbers and colours?
- Chinese names
- When not to travel in China?