Encountering the Chinese
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ISBN: 978-1-93193-099-4
A Guide for Americans, Third Edition
Hu Wenzhong, Cornelius L. Grove and Enping Zhuang
Paperback - 230 pp. More details... |
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Coming March 2010!
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Product Details
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As the economic and diplomatic climates in China have changed, Chinese and Americans are interacting with each other more and more. Encountering the Chinese: A Guide for Americans presents a straightforward, practical and sensitive cross-cultural analysis of a complex culture and people. Authors Hu Wenzhong and Cornelius Grove provide a comprehensive cross-cultural guide to Chinese cultural, along with insights on how best to communicate and interact with Chinese people in both business and social contexts.
Encountering the Chinese provides fundamental information on basic Chinese values and cultural norms, identifying cross-cultural factors that often lead to failed business negotiations and misunderstandings. The advice and skills in this book enable Westerners and the Chinese to establish more effective and rewarding relationships, inside and outside of the People's Republic of China.
"Encountering the Chinese is an insightful book with the practical cross-cultural analysis of Chinese culture. The book's intention is to decrease anxiety and make things easier for Americans interacting with Chinese. It is neatly structured, and the language is kept as simple as possible with a friendly tone."
—Hongmei Pang, visiting scholar, Department of Applied Linguistics and ESL at Georgia State University
"Encountering the Chinese literally transformed my life. You see, when I first arrived in Taiyuan (Shanxi Province), China, I never expected to have a tremendous culture shock—I thought I was 'prepared' to live in China, but just the opposite happened. I was looking for any excuse to return home to my comfortable life in Mexico. Fortunately, an American friend lent me a book that helped her adapt to China, [Encountering the Chinese].The book became my companion, as I read it every day for about a month. It helped me understand the aspects of daily life that I was experiencing . . . [T]hanks to my gradual understanding of Chinese culture, I became interested in China and decided to make this country my home. [T]hank you for sharing your experiences in the book. I am sure that it has made a difference in many other expatriates' lives who are now living in China! It definitely changed mine."
—Victor Garza, Dragon International Communication Consulting, Hangzhou, China
Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction to the Second Edition
Introduction to the First Edition
1 A Brief Background to the Chinese Way of Life
Part I: Advice for Americans Interacting with the Chinese
2 Chinese Titles and Forms of Address
3 Greetings, Conversations, and Farewells
4 Chinese-Style Dining
5 Appointments, Visiting, and Time Use
6 Chinese Modesty and Humility
7 Making Friends with the Chinese
8 Education and Training Among the Chinese
9 Negotiating and Institutional Decision Making
10 The Concept of "Face" in Chinese-American Interaction
Part II: Advice for Americans Living and Working in the PRC
Appendix A: Glossary of Chinese Terms
Appendix B: Chinese Titles and Forms of Address
Recommended Readings
About the Authors
Hu Wenzhong, Ph.D., of the Beijing Foreign Studies University, is also president of the China Association for Intercultural Communication and Fellow of the International Academy for Intercultural Research.
Cornelius Grove, Ph.D., is the founder of Grovewell LLC, providing leadership development, executive coaching, team performance, and strategic consulting services to individuals and businesses in the international marketplace. He has authored numerous books and articles, including coauthoring Randomia Balloon Factory, the cultural diversity training game. Visit his website at www.Grovewell.com.
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