到中國出差的「一般性文化注意事項」有7點:
(1)Conversation during a meal should focus heavily on giving compliments to the chef (在用餐過程中,談話焦點應該集中於對領導的大力恭維)。
(2)It is customary to arrive slightly early for social engagements (社會交往一般要比約定時間稍微早到一些)。
(3)When dining in a restaurant, discussing illness, death or tragic events is not appropriate as it is seen as bad luck(在餐館用餐,避免談到疾病、死亡或者不幸事件,因為這被認為是不吉利的)。
(4)The Chinese do not typically use exaggerated gestures or facial expressions while speaking, and may find them distracting when done by others(中國人在講話過程中不做誇張的動作或者面部表情,而且不欣賞別人做出類似動作)。
(5)Gift giving is important and somewhat ritualized. Avoid gifts of great value, as they may embarrass a Chinese person and may be declined(送禮很重要,而且要儀式化。禮物的價值不要太高,否則會使中國人尷尬甚至拒絕禮物)。
(6)People often decline a gift several times before accepting it. Be persistent until they accept(中國人收禮之前先要拒絕若干次,所以送禮的人一定要堅持,直到中國人接受為止)。
(7)It is customary to bring a gift when invited to someone's home such as fruit, candy or a souvenir from your home country(接受邀請去中國人家裡做客時一般要帶禮物,可以是水果、糖或者從本國帶來的紀念品)。