Chinese Dining Etiquette

Presented by Mark Kemsley

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.

Series Summary

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.

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Chinese Dining Etiquette: Ordering Meals

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.

Chinese Dining Etiquette: Entertaining Guests

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.

Chinese Dining Etiquette: Seating Arrangements

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.

Introduction to Chinese Dining Etiquette

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.

Dining Invitation Etiquette in China

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.

Chinese Dining Etiquette: Other Meal Formats

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.

Chinese Dining Etiquette: Drinking

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

Chinese Dining Etiquette: Using Chop Sticks

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.

Chinese Dining Serving Etiquette

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

Chinese Dining Etiquette: The Entrance

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.

Chinese Dining Etiquette

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