As representatives of companies based or doing business in East-Asia, executives, managers or employees often needs to travel and work in China. In order to crack that deal or get the work done, they meet Chinese clients, communicate, eat and socialize with Chinese partners or associates. They also need to find their way in foreign locations, introduce themselves, ask questions or talk directly to Chinese piers about confidential matters, etc.

As China opens up to new markets and ventures, it westernizes its economic trends and develops new ways of dealing with the business world. However, tradition remains an important pillar of the Chinese society and to understand what is hot and what is not may make the whole difference between success and no deal.

After all, who would not prefer to deal with someone who demonstrate good etiquette and who speaks the same language?