Chinese etiquette is nevertheless practiced in the business world, and in formal working and social settings, although it may not be seen every day in the street.

Learning Chinese formal Etiquette can help you feel more confident in building your Guanxi (networking), and make your Chinese clients, co-workers, staff members, partners etc feel more comfortable with you.

Come to enjoy the "Learning by doing" Chinese etiquette program which includes a lecture by Chinese cultural and etiquettes expert-David Chen and the showcase of table manners during a nice Chinese dinner

The events will be attended by expat professionals and business men. Therefore it will also be an excellent opportunity to network

Lecture outlines:

Historic evolution of Chinese etiquette.

The etiquettes practiced today

Introduction

Invitations

Attending ceremonies (such as a wedding ceremony)

Communication-verbal and non-verbal (body languages)

Festivals and celebrations

Visiting and as a guest (in family or business settings)

Meals and functions

Table manners

Meetings

Gifts

Liquor (wines and cigarettes)

Farewells

Lecturer: David Chen,Cross cultural and Etiquette trainer

Venue: a Nice Chinese restaurant in Puxi downtown Shanghai (TBC)

Time: 6:00-8:30pm each Wednesday night

Fee: 500RMB/person