As a manager with Zip-6, you have been asked to accompany Ravi and Keith as part of a business meeting with Chinese government officials and leaders of several Chinese beverage firms. As a part of this, you will be meeting with other Chinese managers and government trade representatives. You know there are some aspects of business etiquette that you should be aware of so you go to this site and explore:

http://www.cyborlink.com/besite/china.htm

You can research this by pasting this website URL into your Internet browser:

http://www.cyborlink.com/besite/hofstede.htm

You want to contribute to the success of this important visit, establish some productive relationships, and do nothing that could detract from these negotiations!

After examining information regarding proper business etiquette and China, journal your responses in 1 or 2 pages to the following two questions:

1. What steps should you take regarding etiquette to ensure a long productive relationship?
2. What is most interesting regarding the etiquette tips you found on this site and why?