Business Reports covering Hong Kong Business Etiquette, Protocol, Manners, Negotiation, Dining Etiquette, Do's and Don'ts, Taboos and Travel Advice

Hong Kong
Chinese culture respects humility and modesty and people will not talk or boast about their achievements because the result of their work should speak for itself. If praised, they will tend to deny or be self-deprecating about their part in any success. However, sincere compliments are accepted and given with humility.

Within the Chinese social structure, the aspect of Confucian philosophy where everyone has their position in the family and within society has strong foundations. Consequently, people are very conscious of their position with respect to others they interact with. Also inherent within the society is the concept of family and personal honour where a person's behaviour reflects on their entire family and possibly others, eg. work colleagues, etc. The concept of "face" is also very important within the culture. To "lose face" means to lose honour and respect with ones peers and no Chinese wishes to be put in that position. "Keeping face" means embarrassment has been avoided and the Chinese will try their utmost to avoid a person loosing face. To not protect a person from loosing face is the height of bad manners as a person must show respect for another and not embarrass or allow any demeaning of a person in front of others.

Hong Kong Business Etiquette and Protocol

Networking
Businesswomen
Protocols, Business Cards, Introductions.
Making Appointments
Time for appointment.
Business hours.
Gift giving.
Dress
Restaurant Dress.
Invitation to visit.
Who Pays?
Conversation Topics.
Tipping.
~ 3950 words

Hong Kong Do's & Don'ts

Physical Gestures that should or shouldn't be used to avoid offence,
Cultural Do's and Don'ts,
Manners,
Taboos and Customs.
~1150 words

Hong Kong Negotiation Issues

A very comprehensive an invaluable guide on negotiation.

What to expect,
How to negotiate.
Etiquette and Manners when Negotiating.
Hints and Warnings in Negotiation.
~ 6380 words.

Hong Kong Travel Issues

In these times of international violence, we also include links to major government travel warning sites.

Seasons to travel
Personal Safety
Precautions in Hong Kong
Common tricks of criminals
Terrorist Activities.
Female Issues
Hong Kong Toilets
Car Accidents
Dual citizenship
Souvenirs
Time zone.
Public Holidays
Festivals and Celebrations
Mains Power.
~2567 words

Hong Kong Food & Drink Issues

The Chinese are passionate about their food and business will often occur when you dine.

Dining Etiquette and Entertaining,
Do's and don'ts when dining, Manners.
Types of eating establishments.
~3540 words

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