SAVING FACE IN CHINA: A First-Hand Guide For Any Traveller To China

Easy to read and full of humor, this useful and entertaining guide will be invaluable to anyone working in China or with Chinese. It deals with an essential element of social codes in China: the importance of "saving face." The author brings up this sensitive subject by presenting many real life experiences and anecdotes of Chinese and foreigners (Europe and North America) interacting with each other. It provides an important tool in building good relations and efficient communication with the Chinese, offers helpful tips and provides a basic knowledge of the most important aspects of etiquette and customs in China. The advice offered is straightforward and easy to apply both in daily life and in business.