Summary
In this podcast series we look at Definition of Culture, culture drivers, where does culture come from?
Cultural stereotypes, Chinese stereotypes, western stereotypes (from Chinese point of view). The Chinese cultural tradition, Collectivism v Individualism, Sino-Centrism, regional differences, high context v low context cultures, harmony, hierarchy, confucius, 5 cardinal relationships, 5 basic ideas of behaviour, 5 basic values, Chinese business culture, Chinese attitudes towards themselves, superstition face, Quanxti, using intermediaries, class distinction, attitudes to business, the culture of business in China, problems, attitudes to Western business, how westerns are perceived, business relationships, gift giving, corruption, Chinese banquets, etiquette, drinking, bowls, table manners, return banquets.