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China
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East Asia ยท 1.4B ยท Mandarin Chinese
Cultural Dimensions
DirectCommunicationIndirect
DirectFeedbackIndirect
EgalitarianAuthorityHierarchical
ConsensualDecisionsTop-down
Task-basedTrustRelationship
OpenConfrontationAvoidant
FlexibleTimeLinear
PrinciplesArgumentsPractical
Key Cultural Features
- โGuanxi (ๅ ณ็ณป) โ relationships are the foundation of business
- โMianzi (้ขๅญ) โ saving face is paramount in all interactions
- โHierarchy is deeply respected โ seniority matters greatly
- โLong-term relationship building before any deal discussion
- โBanquets and toasts are integral to business bonding
- โIndirect communication โ read between the lines
โ Business Tips
- โขInvest time in building personal relationships before business talks
- โขBring gifts when visiting โ avoid clocks, white flowers, or sets of 4
- โขLearn basic Mandarin greetings โ it shows respect
- โขAccept business cards with both hands and study them carefully
- โขBe patient โ Chinese negotiations can take many meetings
- โขReciprocate banquet invitations and participate in toasting rituals
โ Things to Avoid
- โขNever cause someone to lose face publicly
- โขAvoid political topics (Taiwan, Tibet, Hong Kong)
- โขDon't refuse food or drink at a business dinner without good reason
- โขNever give gifts in sets of 4 โ the number symbolizes death
- โขDon't assume a 'yes' means agreement โ it often means 'I heard you'
Hofstede Dimensions
80
PDI
Power Distance
20
IDV
Individualism
66
MAS
Masculinity
30
UAI
Uncertainty Avoidance
87
LTO
Long-Term Orientation
24
IVR
Indulgence
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