-A straight-talk, no-nonsense introduction to basic Chinese culture and rules for politeness. The simple, cartoony, black-and-white illustrations help drive home these absolute -must-know- lessons for tourists and business travelers.--especially anyone responsible for business negotiations! The advice ranges from common faux pas to avoid (never give clocks or cut flowers as a gift.--they symbolize approaching mortal death), to the titanic importance of allowing others to -save face- (never rebuke a Chinese person in public!), to how one should behave when invited to another's house (guests should always leave a little food on their plates - too much left suggests that the food was bad, and a clean plate suggests that the hosts have not fed the guest properly) and much more. It's All Chinese to Me offers a balanced view of China's cultural strengths and weaknesses, and should be required reading for international travelers. Highly recommended.- --Midwest Book Review
"A straight-talk, no-nonsense introduction to basic Chinese culture and rules for politeness. The simple, cartoony, black-and-white illustrations help drive home these absolute "must-know" lessons for tourists and business travelers.--especially anyone responsible for business negotiations! The advice ranges from common faux pas to avoid (never give clocks or cut flowers as a gift.--they symbolize approaching mortal death), to the titanic importance of allowing others to "save face" (never rebuke a Chinese person in public!), to how one should behave when invited to another's house (guests should always leave a little food on their plates - too much left suggests that the food was bad, and a clean plate suggests that the hosts have not fed the guest properly) and much more. It's All Chinese to Me offers a balanced view of China's cultural strengths and weaknesses, and should be required reading for international travelers. Highly recommended." --Midwest Book Review
Picture yourself in China with this fun, graphic-novel inspired introduction to China, its culture and people!Ready to gain insight into Chinese culture in a fascinating way? This comprehensive introduction to Chinese culture lets you peer into what makes China unique—its people. Firsthand tips, background info, and illustrations give you graphic impressions of the real China, and allow you to get a feel for not only what it's like, but how to survive the cultural differences. You'll find out about:
- Major influences and historical events that guide Chinese behavior
- Key concepts crucial to interacting with Chinese people
- Social idiosyncrasies that surprise most Westerners
- Dealing with culture shock in China
- Peculiarities of Chinese business culture
in
it's All Chinese to Me, you'll find the core insights to help demystify Chinese culture for Westerners.
"Offers a balanced view of China's cultural strengths and weaknesses and should be required reading for international travelers. Highly recommended."—Midwest book Review
"An excellent job of illustrating many of the common issues people may encounter while in China. bravo!"—Mark Rowswell, AKA Dashan, performer and cultural ambassador