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Topic: news 7 Tips for Surviving the Chinese Workplace

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My advice after 3 years' living in China:
1. Make friends with the right people (e.g. invite the big boss to eat out)
2. Remember about mianzi: your superior is always right
3. If you disagree with your boss, see above
4. Be friendly and nice to Chinese staff
5. Show them you are interested in Chinese language and culture and don't make sarcastic remarks
6. Strive for harmony in the workplace
7. Contract is not important, guanxi (relationship) is important
8. Don't come to your boss screaming about overtime, invite him to KTV instead and learn a Chinese song in advance
9. Ask your superiors for advice and accept criticism with humility
A lot of acting there, right? But it works wonders.

Jan 19, 2011 09;59
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