Chinese Negotiations: The Importance of Face

Negotiate 谈判 [tánpàn] David Petersson 潘德伟

Most Westerners are aware of the importance of giving and receiving face (面子 or miànzi). With this blog I would like to point out some important aspects of during business negotiations in China.

 

In China, a person’s reputation and social standing relies on saving face. A Westerner who fails to do so, even unintentionally, . . . → Read More: Chinese Negotiations: The Importance of Face

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