It’s All Chinese to Me An Overview of Culture & Etiquette in China
It’s All Chinese to Me: An Overview of Culture & Etiquette in China by Pierre Ostrowski is published by Tuttle Publishing and was released on October 10, 2009. This 192-page book provides a graphic-novel inspired introduction to Chinese culture, offering insights into the unique aspects of its people and society. Readers will find firsthand tips and background information that help navigate the cultural differences encountered in China.
The book presents major influences and historical events that shape Chinese behavior, along with key concepts essential for interacting with Chinese individuals. It addresses social idiosyncrasies that may surprise Westerners and offers guidance on dealing with culture shock. Additionally, the text explores the peculiarities of Chinese business culture, making it a valuable resource for those interested in social science, ethnic studies, and travel in Asia.
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Picture yourself in China with this fun, graphic-novel inspired introduction to China, its culture and people!
Ready to gain insight into Chinese culture in a fascinating way? This comprehensive introduction to Chinese culture lets you peer into what makes China unique—its people. Firsthand tips, background info, and illustrations give you graphic impressions of the real China, and allow you to get a feel for not only what it’s like, but how to survive the cultural differences. You’ll find out about:
- Major influences and historical events that guide Chinese behavior
- Key concepts crucial to interacting with Chinese people
- Social idiosyncrasies that surprise most Westerners
- Dealing with culture shock in China
- Peculiarities of Chinese business culture
In It’s All Chinese to Me, you’ll find the core insights to help demystify Chinese culture for Westerners.
“Offers a balanced view of China’s cultural strengths and weaknesses and should be required reading for international travelers. Highly recommended.”—Midwest Book Review
“An excellent job of illustrating many of the common issues people may encounter while in China. Bravo!”—Mark Rowswell, AKA Dashan, performer and cultural ambassador
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