By Ernie Tadla Food is important in all cultures, but in China, it plays a paramount role as the tool for face and guanxi. Business eating is where guanxi is established. To get to know another person and to build trust, eating together is necessary. The Chinese don’t eat at their desks, and they don’t [...] ...full story at Biz Cult
from Biz Cult on Thu, Jun 26 2008
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