Training for Non-Chinese
 
A Passage to China
ESSENTIAL BUSINESS PROTOCOL, CULTURAL ETIQUITTE
& LANGUAGE FOR WORKING AND LIVING IN CHINA


  Confucius concluded more than two thousand years ago that it is wise to "ask what its prohibitions are if you enter a region; ask what its customs are if you visit a country; and ask what its taboos are if you cross a family's threshold".

China has a long history, rich in culture, practice and tradition. Many Chinese people believe that one must first become a ¡°mature person¡± before being able to accomplish ¡°things¡±. In a traditional Chinese cultural framework, a ¡°mature person¡± understands and abides by commonly accepted principles of conduct in each and every ¡°thing¡± or undertaking. Tradition endures even in China¡¯s modern, dynamic state and reveals the importance of using Chinese business and social protocol in interacting with local Chinese people.

 

 

Objectives

WayStone offers A Passage to China£­Essential Business Protocol, Cultural Etiquette and Language Skills for Living and Working in China as an all-purpose program geared for your success in China. You will learn essential cultural values governing business and social protocol in China, and obtain a practical guide for Chinese business protocol and social etiquette. In addition, we will discuss major aspects of living and working in Beijing and China, and teach you basic Chinese expressions to enhance your daily interactions with local Chinese people. This program is instrumental to helping you conduct business and social engagements in a culturally sensitive and effective way in China.

Contents

Our program is personal and interactive. Your full participation is encouraged in open discussions, small syndicate groups and simulation exercises. Sessions are offered on an individual or group basis and the program varies in length according to your specific needs.

Content as it relates to you in China, includes:

 
Major facts on China and Beijing
Essential elements of Chinese culture
An overview of Chinese business protocol and cultural etiquette
Business protocol
Cultural etiquette
Body language
Image protocol
Major taboos
Practical guidance for working and living in Beijing
Survival Chinese language skills