In 101 Stories for foreigners to Understand Chinese People Yi
and Bryan Ellis tell stories about their experiences living in
China to introduce elements of Chinese culture,etiquette and
interpersonal interaction.
When they moved from New York City to Shanghai they read
several guide books and thought they were pre-pared.But dozens of
small yet significant cultural differences caught them by
surprise!
Three years(and numerous faux pass misunderstandings and
misinterpretations)later,they have written this book to help
readers benefit from their experiences.Their stories explain both
the“what’s”and the“why’s”of Chinese customs,So that readers can
better understand and appreciate the Chinese way of thinking and
living.Often,what seems bizarre and strange at first makes perfect
sense if you see it from a Chinese perspective.Yi and Bryan have
enjoyed learning about Chinese culture and hope that the readers
will enjoy this journey of discovery as well.
目錄:
Author‘s Foreword
Ⅰ.First Encounters :greetings in china
Ⅱ.Chinese modesty
Ⅲ.Restaurant etiquette
Ⅳ.Everyday etiquette and customs
Ⅴ.Beliefs
Ⅵ.Food and drink
Ⅶ.Shopping and gift-giving
Ⅷ.Understanding the Chinese family
Ⅸ.What they say vs.what they mean
Ⅹ.Doing business in china
Ⅺ.Raising children in china
Ⅻ.Heath and medicine
Afterword