Food
When grabbing food from the communal dishes to your own plate, which chopsticks should you be using?
The communal serving chopsticks (gong kuai).
Chinese people may greet others with a slight nod, bow, or this common gesture.
Handshake
In Chinese business culture, gifts should be given and received which way?
By both hands.
On the LTO score, China scores strongly towards…
Long term
For women, business protocol dictates that dresses or skirts should always cut below which specific joint?
The Knee
In what order do individuals sit in order at the table when eating a meal together?
Highest-ranking in importance in the company to lowest-ranking.
This mandatory networking item must be presented and received using both hands, with the text facing the recipient so they can read it immediately.
Business card
This type of gift involving lots of food is considered acceptable in Chinese business culture and should be returned by the recipient.
A banquet.
On the individualism-collectivism index, China scores strongly…
Collectivist
Male executives should generally avoid which specific color for a full suit, as it is traditionally associated with funerals and mourning?
White.
If you are clinking glasses for a toast with a senior executive, you should make sure the rim of your glass is in what position relative to theirs as a sign of respect?
Lower/below theirs
Unlike Western naming conventions, Chinese names are traditionally written in this order.
Family name, Given name
gift wrapping, it is not recommended to use this color.
China has been around in one form or another since…
2200 B.C.
What is the expectation of punctuality at business meetings?
One should arrive slightly early, as punctuality is very important in Chinese culture.
Which is the most culturally significant alcoholic drink served at business settings to seal deals and build professional trust (guanxi)?
Baijiu
If greeted with applause when visiting a school, factory, or other group setting in China, what is the usual response?
Applaud back
these three things are seen as taboo when given as gifts in Chinese culture.
White or yellow flowers, Straw sandals, Storks, Clocks, Anything in sets of 4, Green hats, Sharp objects, etc.
Where is the only place in China where casinos are permitted?
Macau, a former Portuguese colony
How do married women in China present their names?
Maiden name, Given name. women do not take their husbands family name in china.