China

=__**How to Fit into the Chinese Culture**__=

**How to Dress Appropriate**
-men should wear warm colored suits -jeans are acceptable but not at business meetings

**How Not to Dress**
-men and women should avoid bright colors -women should not wear high heels or short sleeve blouses -women should not wear revealing clothing

**How to Properly Communicate**
-to greet each other with a bow or a nod is acceptable, along with a handshake -when meeting someone, always use proper and formal titles -always applause when greeting a crowd

**How Not to Communicate**
-do not use hand gestures or body movements when talking -it is never good to point, especially when talking to someone -men should never have any contact with women in public -never do any actions that involve your mouth

**How to Eat Properly**
-always be in time to dinners -it is advised to try all the food offered -always wait for the host to start eating first

**How to Not Eat**
-never talk about business at any meals -don't take large servings of food -do not drop the chopsticks or lay them straight up in a bowl -never finish all of your food, leave just a little -most of the time women do not drink anything at the meals

**How to Properly Conduct Business**
-it is very important to be on time -appointments must be made for business to carry on -always have several copies of all documents -never rush business, it is a fairly slow process -always carry a small card case to put all business cards in -never just walk out of a meeting

//De'Edra Williams//

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