concept   meetings
culture   China
statement   In China, meetings emphasize indirect communication, relationship-building, and adherence to hierarchy and timing.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 business meeting China Frequently involves the exchange of small gifts as gestures of goodwill 1
2 business meetings China Building relationships and trust is crucial, so socializing before and after the meeting is common 1
3 drinking and business meetings China Drinking during business meetings is less common and may not be a central part of business interactions due to cultural emphasis on professional decorum. 1
4 lunch meeting China Considered an opportunity to build guanxi or social connections with business partners and associates 1
5 meeting schedules China Adherence to meeting schedules is considered essential, and being late is often seen as a sign of disrespect and lack of professionalism. 1
6 meetings China The decision-making process in meetings may involve more hierarchical input and consensus is often reached before the meeting. 1
7 staff meetings China Could involve indirect communication and decisions made outside the meeting 1
8 taking notes in meetings China Seen as diligent and respectful, demonstrating careful attention 1
9 team meetings China Less common and often viewed as a sign of poor communication or lack of consensus if frequent team meetings are needed. 1
10 virtual meetings China Virtual meetings are becoming more accepted, but traditional in-person meetings are still the preferred method of communication. 1
11 workplace meetings China Expected to involve a considerable amount of indirect communication and reading between the lines 1