BlueSkyNomad

Jul 08, 2018 21:09

Articles : BlueSkyNomad commented on news Why are Chinese so Concerned About Saving Face?

The best thing to remember about the Chinese obsession with saving face is that it only has merit inside China. Otherwise, in Europe, North America and South America, for instance, the whole notion that before one decides anything, one must decide if it's a face-saving action, a face-losing action or a face-neutral ... Full Comment>>

BlueSkyNomad

Jun 20, 2018 20:53

Articles : BlueSkyNomad commented on news Living in China? Here’s What the Locals Hate About You

Foreign habits that Chinese find strange: We do not defecate in public. We also do not teach our children to defecate in public. We do not walk together with three friends, four abreast, walking straight at you with grim, unsmiling faces and stare you right in the eyes, and attempt to walk right through you on the ... Full Comment>>

BlueSkyNomad

Jun 20, 2018 19:55

Articles : BlueSkyNomad commented on news The Dos and Don’ts of Dealing with Your Chinese Boss

If you intend to live and work in China for quite some time and have a Chinese boss--good luck and God bless. I am, thankfully, able to honor my contract here and leave China in January 2019, which will make three years for me. Some observations, vice my Chinese boss, a PhD, Henry James scholar and the rudest person ... Full Comment>>