Practice Cultural Etiquette in Chinese
Host a Chinese business partner. Show cultural awareness: hospitality, respect, and appropriate etiquette.
What You’ll Practice
- Welcome warmly
- Show respect
- Build harmony
Cultural Notes
In Chinese business culture, relationship building comes before deal making. Use polite forms like “您”, soften requests with “请问” and “麻烦您”, and acknowledge the other side’s position before pushing your own. A little patience with the process is expected and respected.
Key Vocabulary and Phrases
接待
jiēdài
to receive / host
远道而来
yuǎndào érlái
to come from afar
赏光
shǎngguāng
honor with your presence
周到
zhōudào
thoughtful / considerate
客气
kèqi
polite / reserved
宾至如归
bīnzhì rúguī
feel at home
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