UN Officers' Attention To China

I wrote a "UN remind you: 14 points for attention to Japan," Xiaowen, attracted widespread attention.

Among the readers is a Chinese clerk working in the Lausanne International Olympic Committee. He conjectures that the United Nations should also have something to pay attention to in China. So I asked if I could provide reference to the International Olympic Committee departments concerned.

The IOC member's guess is good, and the UN's coordinating body for safety also provides some "precautions" to those travelling to China.

However, these "notices" mainly reflect Westerners' understanding of China. There are many prejudices and misunderstandings, which may not be suitable for International Olympic Committee.

According to the relevant departments of the United Nations, there are 7 general cultural considerations for business trip to China.

(1) during the meal, the focus of the conversation should be on the cheers of the chef.

(2) social interaction is usually a little earlier than the appointed time.

(3) dining in restaurants avoid talking about illness, death or misfortune, which is considered unlucky.

(4) Chinese people do not exaggerate movements or facial expressions during their speeches, nor do they appreciate similar actions.

(5) gift giving is very important and ritualistic.

The value of the gift should not be too high, otherwise it will embarrass the Chinese or even refuse the gift.

(6) the Chinese have to refuse several times before accepting the gift, so the gift giver must insist on it until the Chinese accept it.

(7) when you are invited to a Chinese family, you usually bring gifts, such as fruit, sugar or souvenirs from home.

(1) introduction is quite formal. Chinese usually use nods or slight bows as greeting.

But handshaking is the most common and appropriate.

(2) if you are applauded by an unexpected applause, it is best to applaud.

(3) appointments must be determined ahead of time.

(4) must be punctual in business and social interaction.

(5) to prepare enough business cards, one side is English and the other is Chinese.

(6) when we mention China in official documents and conversations, we should use the full name "People's Republic of China".

(7) you will be invited to the banquet during your visit, but you usually do not talk about business during the meal.

If possible, you'd better return the invitation.

(8) business dress is conservative.

Men should wear suits and tie, ladies should wear suits, skirts or trousers.

I have provided the above materials to International Olympic Committee staff in China. They also think that some of them are not completely in line with China's reality, but they still have some reference significance.

The staff of the pan UN system should submit approval to the UN Security and coordination agency before confirming their safety.

Do not think that only in Afghanistan and Iraq can this problem be solved. Even if you go to Japan, you must do business as usual. For instance, the news of "dumpling dumplings" has been very noisy in Japan. When it comes to "dumpling" color change, it is natural to do well in such a dangerous place.

In addition, the United Nations Security Agency is also responsible for providing some general cultural considerations and business and cultural considerations. United Nations officials who travel to the United States should follow suit and do not accidentally hurt the feelings of local people and businessmen.

Then, in the view of the United Nations, what cultural differences should we pay attention to in Japan?

(1) when you enter a Japanese family, you usually need to take off your shoes and put the tips of your shoes against the direction of the door to imitate the movements of the host.

(2) most Japanese avoid confrontation with each other during conversation.

(3) when eating with chopsticks, do not use chopsticks to refer to people, nor do you want to stick chopsticks in rice bowls.

(4) when you are talking with Japanese, you can only ask your spouse and children if you are sure that the other side is married and have children.

It is embarrassing for the Japanese to greet their spouse and children without marriage or childbearing.

(5) if you are invited to a Japanese family, you can usually bring chocolates, cookies or cakes as gifts.

It is best to buy gifts and packaging in large supermarkets.

(6) when giving gifts to the Japanese, the Japanese usually do not open the presents in person.

(1) bow is the traditional habit of greeting and greeting, but is also used to shaking hands.

If you bow to the direction, you have to bow to the other person. The depth should be equal or slightly deeper.

(2) use honorific words when meeting with the Japanese, for example, when meeting with Mr. Yamada, they should call each other "Yamada San".

(3) hand in business cards at the first meeting, preferably in Japanese and English.

Pay attention to your hands.

After receiving the card, read it carefully, and carefully collect it.

(4) business appointments must be determined ahead of time and on time.

(5) entertainment is an important part of business dealings, usually in bars or restaurants during off hours.

Although it may also involve business, it is mainly about establishing friendly relations.

(6) business dress is formal and conservative.

Men wear suits and women wear suits.

(7) business gifts are very important in Japan.

Gifts must be packed, usually presented at the first meeting.

(8) note that the Japanese do not like to reject others' opinions in public. They do not say "no", but use a less resolute and sincere "yes" to mean "no".

I can also add a tip: check the socks in the suitcase and throw them away.

A French colleague of mine wore a pair of socks for several months.

After he returned from his business trip in Japan, he completely broke the hard habit of "bad habits".

Is there only cultural considerations for travelling to Asian countries?

What are the concerns of the United Nations when traveling to the US and European countries?

Of course, there are more matters to note than China and Japan.

This time it comes to the 19 points for attention in the United States.

(1) pay attention to where to smoke and where not to smoke.

Many shops, restaurants and public places do not smoke.

(2) when you receive an invitation to your host's home, you'd better write a short and informal note to express your thanks.

Guests can bring gifts similar to flowers and wines. Guests will be delighted, but gifts are not essential.

(3) when Americans receive gifts, they usually open at once.

(4) eating and drinking is optional at social occasions. The host usually doesn't offer advice on his own. You can get the right amount of food and drink according to your needs.

(5) people tend to compliment each other as the beginning of conversation.

(6) Americans use their hands to hand things.

(7) Americans used to agree with two kinds of gestures: first, use the thumb and forefinger to make a circle to indicate OK; hold the fist forward and stretch out the thumb (thumb up).

(8) queuing up in shops, theater buying tickets, entering clubs and public pport.

Even if the team is informal or there is no queuing at all, people still follow the order that comes first.

Don't crowd.

(1) Americans usually greet each other with a handshake when they first meet business contacts.

(2) it is not always necessary to exchange business cards at the beginning of the meeting.

(3) punctuality is very important.

(4) traffic congestion in large cities and suburbs, especially the rush hour at 7 to 9 and 4 to 7 p.m.

The peak hour varies from city to city. Please pay attention to local Americans.

(5) it is common to have business meetings through lunch.

(6) breakfast meeting may begin at 7.

(7) to meet the Americans for the first time and address each other's surnames by a gentleman, a lady, a lady, or a doctor.

Many Americans will suggest that you call their names first after they meet for the first time.

(8) do not give away business gifts according to the rules of the United States.

Small gifts are acceptable during the holidays from November to January.

(9) compared with other countries, negotiations and business are usually completed within a relatively short period of time.

(10) before the formal negotiations, the two sides often greeted each other with limited topics.

(11) cross legged legs and legged legs are common and acceptable.