Social and Cultural Risks
1. Religion
The religious landscape of China is extremely diverse with 100 million followers of various faiths. Chinese religion is generally known to have two opposed and complimentary principles; yin and yang. The dominant religion is Buddhism, followed by Confucianism, and Taoism. The core value of harmony is where these beliefs overlap.
2. Family
There is a tremendous emphasis placed on lineage and family ties. Many Chinese citizens can trace their genealogy back over centuries. Having sons to carry on the family name is a major goal for the men of China. Oftentimes the first born male and his wife live in the home with his parents. It is believed that great significance is placed on family unity because there is no room for trust in a global Chinese society. Because of this belief, it is …show more content…
If they are not exercised, the behavior can be viewed as offensive.
Introductions: If someone is making the introductions, to introduce your self is considered disrespectful. So when it is your turn to be introduced, stand up, smile and look at the people also being introduced with ease. After being introduced, you can shake hands with each other and give mutual greetings, sometimes with an exchange of calling cards.
Introducing Others:
1) The junior should be introduced to the senior first;
2) The male should be introduced to the female first;
3) The inferior should be introduced to the superior first;
4) The host should be introduced to the guest first.
These ways of introduction is to show high respect to the senior, the female, the superior and the guest. However, if you are in a generally more informal occasion, the introduction to others can be less ceremonious.
Deference and obedience to one's elders are of the utmost importance, as are ideas of hospitality and social ties. Seniority is highly valued in both business and social settings.
4. Gender
1. Religion
The religious landscape of China is extremely diverse with 100 million followers of various faiths. Chinese religion is generally known to have two opposed and complimentary principles; yin and yang. The dominant religion is Buddhism, followed by Confucianism, and Taoism. The core value of harmony is where these beliefs overlap.
2. Family
There is a tremendous emphasis placed on lineage and family ties. Many Chinese citizens can trace their genealogy back over centuries. Having sons to carry on the family name is a major goal for the men of China. Oftentimes the first born male and his wife live in the home with his parents. It is believed that great significance is placed on family unity because there is no room for trust in a global Chinese society. Because of this belief, it is …show more content…
If they are not exercised, the behavior can be viewed as offensive.
Introductions: If someone is making the introductions, to introduce your self is considered disrespectful. So when it is your turn to be introduced, stand up, smile and look at the people also being introduced with ease. After being introduced, you can shake hands with each other and give mutual greetings, sometimes with an exchange of calling cards.
Introducing Others:
1) The junior should be introduced to the senior first;
2) The male should be introduced to the female first;
3) The inferior should be introduced to the superior first;
4) The host should be introduced to the guest first.
These ways of introduction is to show high respect to the senior, the female, the superior and the guest. However, if you are in a generally more informal occasion, the introduction to others can be less ceremonious.
Deference and obedience to one's elders are of the utmost importance, as are ideas of hospitality and social ties. Seniority is highly valued in both business and social settings.
4. Gender