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EPISODE · Jan 4, 2023 · 6 MIN

Words Matter in China, but HOW?

from China Myth Podcast · host Gene Hsu

Words+ Approach in EXACTLY WHAT TO SAY IN CHINAWhy can't Chinese people answer a simple 'Yes' or 'No' question, and what are the downsides when you answer directly with 'Yes' or 'No?'In this book, we will role-play the most common interactions in China that are likely to veer off course, illuminate common faux pas, examine the cultural factors at play, and develop a Words+ approach.The Chinese mind is conditioned to leave itself an off-ramp for fear of blame, punishment, or worse. So it is natural in Chinese spoken vernacular to be vague, allowing them to pivot toward a better explanation. A simple counter to this tendency would be direct your query at the explanation rather than the answer. Chinese Introductions 自我介绍 SCORECARDhttps://youtu.be/ifCw4pYjONA OCCAC Meetup Grouphttps://www.meetup.com/one-china-orange-county/ After The Chinese Honeymoonhttps://www.genejhsu.com/atchbookAuthor Pagehttps://www.amazon.com/Gene-J.-Hsu/e/B092FYDCN7

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Words+ Approach in EXACTLY WHAT TO SAY IN CHINA Why can't Chinese people answer a simple 'Yes' or 'No' question, and what are the downsides when you answer directly with 'Yes' or 'No?' In this book, we will role-play the most common interactions in China that are likely to veer off course, illuminate common faux pas, examine the cultural factors at play, and develop a Words+ approach. The Chinese mind is conditioned to leave itself an off-ramp for fear of blame, punishment, or worse. So it is...

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