In the Know in China: The Indispensable Guide to Working and Living in China (LL(TM) In the Know) [Paperback]

Jennifer Phillips (Author)

Book Description

Series: LL(TM) In the Know | Publication Date: April 15, 2003

Be IN THE KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Doing business across borders is very different from doing business across town–subtle and not-so-subtle differences in attitudes and etiquette play a big role.

Did you know?
• A nod doesn’t always mean yes in China; it can mean the Chinese understand you, or it can be just a polite gesture.
• Don’t use your power handshake; the Chinese handshake is generally quite soft.
• Try not to let your impatience get the best of you; many Chinese will use this to their advantage.

In the Know in China helps you:
• Fit right in by understanding local manners, etiquette, and behaviors
• Navigate through everyday life with tips for the whole family
• Get an insider’s perspective on the social and business environment

The book includes a FREE 60-minute CD with the key phrases you need to make a great impression.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“I just read In the Know in China in preparation for an upcoming business trip in Beijing and Luoyang, and am extremely impressed. The author did an excellent job of explaining the culture, incorporating illuminating examples, and providing useful suggestions. Thank you for producing such a useful and readable guide to doing business in China.”
–Eric Wiesen, Evaluation Specialist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

“A mini-encyclopedia that provides concise, practical insights into Chinese culture, business practices, and everyday life issues–relevant to everyone from the business traveler or expatriate on assignment to the casual reader with an interest in China.”
–Hai Yan Zhang, Intercultural Consultant to Fortune 500 companies in the United States and China

From the Inside Flap

Be IN THE KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Doing business across borders is very different from doing business across town?subtle and not-so-subtle differences in attitudes and etiquette play a big role.

Did you know?
? A nod doesn?t always mean yes in China; it can mean the Chinese understand you, or it can be just a polite gesture.
? Don?t use your power handshake; the Chinese handshake is generally quite soft.
? Try not to let your impatience get the best of you; many Chinese will use this to their advantage.

In the Know in China helps you:
? Fit right in by understanding local manners, etiquette, and behaviors
? Navigate through everyday life with tips for the whole family
? Get an insider?s perspective on the social and business environment

The book includes a FREE 60-minute CD with the key phrases you need to make a great impression.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Living Language (April 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 140002045X
• ISBN-13: 978-1400020454
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,481,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for planning your move to China, August 27, 2006

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C. Williams "Chuck Williams" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In the Know in China: The Indispensable Guide to Working and Living in China (LL(TM) In the Know) (Paperback)

I've been to China four times and I purchased this book to aid in my planning for moving to China in another year. The copyright date in my book is from 2001, but the tips in this book are still acurate (to what I have learned there on my trips). Many topics are those recommendations that must be considered for doing business in China, moving by yourself and getting used to the culture shock (some discussion of the psychological impact), moving with your family, tips for the working & non-working spouses, and a great deal of tips about all ages of children (schools, finding them clothes, language skills). All of this advice doesn't really change with the passing of 5 years, and from my trips there I believe it is acurate.

Frankly I've found the book better than I hoped for. It brought up a number of tips that I hadn't thought to consider such as schools, shopping (groceries, clothes, day to day items), how different shops & stores operate, bargaining (be ready in some places it is expected of you to bargain the price).

There is a timeline of China, brief discussion of politics, religion & holidays. Detailed tips on moving your possesions, pets, pretty much everything that you need to know (as I said before, a few things I hadn't considered yet). The book talks about every day life including dating, marriage, etiquette, gifts, etc.

Chapters go over numerous points to consider in doing business in China. I'm less interested in this section so I admit that skimmed most of it and read only a few sections that caught my attention. I believe there are books galore dedicated to business in China, but nothing else I've seen compares to the planning of moving, adjusting to the cultural changes and living in China.

There is a brief section to the language and it isn't meant to fill any needs more than the basic essentials. There is also a audio CD (works in any CD player, not just a PC) with twelve chapters to help your basic vocabulary.

In the back of the book there are sections with final preperation lists to aid in the planning. There are also a number of resources and contacts listed (mailing addresses, web sites and phones numbers).

I believe it is an excellent purchase and tool for your planning.