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China A to Z: Everything You Need to Know to Understand Chinese Customs and Culture

by May Lee Chai

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Publisher Comments:

A practical and accessible guide to an ancient but rapidly changing culture

Perfect for business and armchair travelers alike, China A to Z explains the customs, culture, and etiquette essential for any trip or for anyone wanting to understand this complex country. In one hundred brief, reader-friendly chapters, alphabetized by subject, China A to Z introduces a general audience to contemporary Chinese society, as well as its venerable history. Discover:

Why Chinese names are written in reverse order

What to bring when visiting a Chinese household

What the current relationship is between Japan and China

Why you should wrap gifts in red or pink paper, and never send white flowers

With the 2008 Summer Olympics being held in Beijing, thousands of Chinese adoptions occurring each year, and China becoming the fourth most popular international destination, the need for information about this complex country is greater than ever.

Synopsis:

A practical and accessible guide to an ancient but rapidly changing culture, this book explains the customs, culture, and etiquette essential for any trip or for anyone wanting to understand this complex country.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780452288874
Subtitle:
Everything You Need to Know to Understand Chinese Customs and Culture
Author:
Chai, May Lee
Author:
Chai, May-Lee
Author:
Chai, Winberg
Publisher:
Plume Books
Subject:
Personal & Practical Guides
Subject:
Asia - China
Subject:
Customs & Traditions
Subject:
China
Publication Date:
October 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
7.94x5.40x.66 in. .56 lbs.
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