Decoding China: A Handbook for Traveling, Studying, And Working in Today's China - Couverture souple

Christensen, Matthew B.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0804842671 ISBN 13 : 9780804842679

Editeur : Tuttle Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Embrace the culture and get the most out of your time in China.

Going to China for the first time can be an intimidating experience, even for those who have studied the language. In fact, traveling to China for the second, third, or fourth time can also be a challenging experience, especially if you intend to be fully immersed in daily life, get off the beaten path, and experience the "real" China.

This China etiquette and culture guide is about how to get things done in China. Decoding China gives you practical information on how to deal with everyday situations--like eating at a restaurant or shopping at an outdoor market--that present unique and unexpected challenges for foreign visitors.

• Why being polite when you board a bus is a big mistake
• Finding a toilet (and what to bring along!)
• How to bargain for anything in a Chinese market
• Which train ticket to buy--hard seat? Soft seat?
• How the Chinese view privacy, and why it may make you seem suspicious
• Working in a Chinese office, and the politics of lunch

As the Academic Director of the Chinese Flagship Center of Brigham Young University, Dr. Matthew B. Christensen has seen countless foreigners arrive in China…and fail to accomplish simple tasks like ordering food, boarding a bus, or making friends with a Chinese colleague. Why? Because they didn't understand China's basic cultural codes. This travel book will help you crack these codes. And with it, you'll soon be able to navigate your way in any situation.

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À propos de l'auteur

Dr. Matthew B. Christensen holds degrees in Chinese, international relations, and Chinese linguistics. In addition to directing the Chinese Flagship Center, which is a partnership among the federal government, education, and business that works to help graduates attain superior-level Chinese language and cultural skills, he is also Professor of Chinese in the Department of Asian & Near Eastern Languages at Brigham Young University. He blogs about his adventures exploring the wide-flung corners of China at intothemiddlekingdom.com.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Tuttle Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0804842671
• ISBN 13: 9780804842679
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible