Chinese Dining Etiquette: Video Series

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Knowing proper Chinese dining etiquette is important for international business travelers. Learn proper Chinese dining etiquette from an international business consultant in this free etiquette video series.

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  1. Meals in China are an important part of their culture. Learn about proper Chinese dining etiquette from an international business consultant in this free etiquette video.

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  2. Chinese people often refuse the first invitation to a meal. Learn etiquette for dining invitations from an international business consultant in this free etiquette video.

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  3. Seating arrangements are more important for Chinese than they are for westerners. Learn seating arrangement dining etiquette from an international business consultant in this free etiquette video.

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  4. Let your Chinese counterpart walk through the door first when going to a meal together. Learn about other entrance etiquette situations from an international business consultant in this free etiquette video.

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  5. Don't use your left hand when using chop sticks. Learn why using your left hand is bad Chinese dining etiquette from an international business consultant in this free etiquette video.

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  6. It is a nice gesture to invite a Chinese person into your home if they visit America. Learn about proper Chinese entertainment etiquette from an international business consultant in this free etiquette video.

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  7. If you're invited to a meal in China, the host will have already ordered. Learn other ordering etiquette tips from an international business consultant in this free etiquette video.

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  8. In China, who grabs the first dish is very important. Learn about serving etiquette from an international business consultant in this free etiquette video.

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  9. Bringing in rice boxes will make a Chinese person more comfortable. Learn why bringing in rice boxes is good Chinese etiquette from an international business consultant in this free etiquette video.

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  10. Chinese people enjoy drinking together. Learn about Chinese drinking etiquette from an international business consultant in this free etiquette video.

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In today's international business environment, knowing everyone's cultural customs is crucial. Offending someone from another country can make or break a business deal. Most of the offending can be avoided by doing some simple homework. Meals are one area to be very careful of. You may not ever realize how badly you've offended someone at a meal until it's too late. In this free etiquette video series, let a international business consultant show you the proper ways of Chinese dining etiquette. He takes you through each step explaining the importance of the meal invitation, the seating arrangement, the entrance and ordering. He also explains proper manners when serving meals and drinking. You'll know how to properly behave and not offend your Chinese business partners and friends after watching this video series.

 
About the Presenter

Mark Kemsley Mark Kemsley graduated in finance and business from BYU. He speaks fluent Mandarin and Cantonese. Mark has lived in China for the past 20 years and worked a business consultant. He has helped both small and large international companies start businesses, open offices and created marketing campaigns in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.dkdk

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