Tag: Cross-cultural communication

'Face' (Mianzi): The Most Important Social Concept You Need to Understand in China

‘Face’ (Mianzi): The Most Important Social Concept You Need to Understand in China

Forget honor or reputation. In China, 'face' is a complex social currency that dictates how you give feedback, handle embarrassment, ...

The Doctrine of the Mean: How Ancient Philosophy Shapes Modern Chinese Decisions

The Doctrine of the Mean: How Ancient Philosophy Shapes Modern Chinese Decisions

Forget the stereotype of compromise as weakness. In modern China, 'Zhongyong' (the Doctrine of the Mean) is a dynamic strategy ...

"Have You Eaten?": Why This Is the Most Common Greeting in China

“Have You Eaten?”: Why This Is the Most Common Greeting in China

In China, strangers greet each other with "Have you eaten?" instead of "How are you." Far from being a question ...