Living Language In the Know in China: An Indispensable Cross Cultural Guide to Working and Living Abroad (LL

by Jennifer Phillips

Success abroad--in doing business, socializing, or even just getting to appointments--depends on much more than memorizing a few survival expressions in the language.  Just ask anyone who's stowed a Chinese colleague's business card in his or her back pocket or brought an even number of flowers to a German friend's home.  Success abroad means being in the know about cultural differences, and In the Know China cross-cultural guide makes it simple for business people and their families to adapt successfully to their new surroundings, whether it's for a long-term relocation or just for a short business trip.

More than just a list of do's and don'ts, In the Know China ...
provides a through understanding of Chinese culture--what motivates people's behaviors, attitudes, beliefs and habits.
supplies essential background information on China
meets the needs of everyone, including the businessperson, the stay-at-home or working partner, children, teens, and singles
focuses on business environment, company structure, work attire, women in business, meetings, communication, and more
includes and audio CD to help the reader master basic social expressions and make a lasting impression

Includes a 288-page handbook and a 60-minute audio CD

240 pages, Paperback

First published April 3, 2001

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.