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Will You Add? - China Business Negotiation - Understanding the Culture
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There are several cardinal rules in negotiating in China:
* Don't say or do anything to embarass the Chinese participants and cause them to lose "face."
* Don't point your finger or any sharp object such as a pen or pencil at anyone.
* Don't lose your temper and raise your voice.
* The lead Chinese negotiator gains "face" from his bo
How many times have you encountered people in business and the image of the business or the person is so poorly presented it causes you to have a poor opinion of the services offered? It makes no difference if you are the owner or the employee; pride in yourself is evident in your daily dealings with peop
European and American business men and women are accustomed to a straight-forward style of negotiation. Both parties generally agree on the objectives and attempt to take a direct path to reach those goals in the shortest time possible.
Business negotiations in China require a much more patient approach. The Chinese culture makes the people suspicious of strangers, both Chinese and foreign, but especially foreign business men and women. The initial meetings in any negotiating session in China may seem to be going nowhere, but this time is required for establishing relationships and, ultimately, the trust of the Chinese participants. Personal relationships are the key to business success in China.
The final decision maker in a Chinese company is the man at the top. He will get involved in issues at a level lower than most western CEO's would ever consider. Unless dealing with a small company in China, with an owner/manager, the decision maker usually will not participate in any negotiating sessions. Final positions of the Chinese side on any proposal will be reached at private meetings and then returned to the negotiating table later. Hence, the term "we"ll consider it" will be heard frequently and means "we must talk to the boss."
There are several cardinal rules in negotiating in China:
* Don't say or do anything to embarass the Chinese participants and cause them to lose "face."
* Don't point your finger or any sharp object such as a pen or pencil at anyone.
* Don't lose your temper and raise your voice.
* The lead Chinese negotiator gains "face" from his bos
Business owners have to keep a careful eye on the regulations put forth by the regulatory bodies in the United States. They also have to watch out to not become a target of the regulations, when those agencies are trying to prove self worth. One such agency, which needs a stronger over sight is the Federal
Business negotiations in China require a much more patient approach. The Chinese culture makes the people suspicious of strangers, both Chinese and foreign, but especially foreign business men and women. The initial meetings in any negotiating session in China may seem to be going nowhere, but this time is required for establishing relationships and, ultimately, the trust of the Chinese participants. Personal relationships are the key to business success in China.
The final decision maker in a Chinese company is the man at the top. He will get involved in issues at a level lower than most western CEO's would ever consider. Unless dealing with a small company in China, with an owner/manager, the decision maker usually will not participate in any negotiating sessions. Final positions of the Chinese side on any proposal will be reached at private meetings and then returned to the negotiating table later. Hence, the term "we"ll consider it" will be heard frequently and means "we must talk to the boss."
There are several cardinal rules in negotiating in China:
* Don't say or do anything to embarass the Chinese participants and cause them to lose "face."
* Don't point your finger or any sharp object such as a pen or pencil at anyone.
* Don't lose your temper and raise your voice.
* The lead Chinese negotiator gains "face" from his bo
You've been in your job for a few years. You get a decent paycheck and your benefits are helpful. But you wonder if something's missing. You try to tell yourself you should be happy you have such a good job, but some days you have to face how unhappy you are at work.Are you settling? Are you making
The final decision maker in a Chinese company is the man at the top. He will get involved in issues at a level lower than most western CEO's would ever consider. Unless dealing with a small company in China, with an owner/manager, the decision maker usually will not participate in any negotiating sessions. Final positions of the Chinese side on any proposal will be reached at private meetings and then returned to the negotiating table later. Hence, the term "we"ll consider it" will be heard frequently and means "we must talk to the boss."
There are several cardinal rules in negotiating in China:
* Don't say or do anything to embarass the Chinese participants and cause them to lose "face."
* Don't point your finger or any sharp object such as a pen or pencil at anyone.
* Don't lose your temper and raise your voice.
* The lead Chinese negotiator gains "face" from his bo
An accountant can be more than just a person who prepares the accounts and talks to the taxman for you.Over time you will find that your accountant can become a valued business advisor. Remember that they are dealing with a spectrum of local businesses of various types.A natural by-product o
There are several cardinal rules in negotiating in China:
* Don't say or do anything to embarass the Chinese participants and cause them to lose "face."
* Don't point your finger or any sharp object such as a pen or pencil at anyone.
* Don't lose your temper and raise your voice.
* The lead Chinese negotiator gains "face" from his bo
Tired of working for somebody else? Have the thought of your own work from home business crossed your mind? Well, then you have to do some serious thinking.Work from home business success is the biggest dream for people all over the globe. The thought of being their own boss, schedule their own hour
There are several cardinal rules in negotiating in China:
* Don't say or do anything to embarass the Chinese participants and cause them to lose "face."
* Don't point your finger or any sharp object such as a pen or pencil at anyone.
* Don't lose your temper and raise your voice.
* The lead Chinese negotiator gains "face" from his boss if he wins the negotiation. Structure your negotiating position to help him do so.
For additional information, please visit http://www.doingbusinesschina.com/
Successful business negotiation in China requires patience and appreciation for the Chinese business and social cultures. The Chinese will not adapt to western ways soon and failure to understand and adopt their practices can doom an otherwise successful venture.
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