| Even in today’s global fast-paced business environment, Chinese value a crafted message. They appreciate a deep and broad contextual understanding in order for the core message to be delivered and understood. That context comes in the form of words, gestures, and facial expressions. Brevity is not particularly valued, especially if it sacrifices something in the delivery.
It is important for people from direct cultures, where context is not as highly valued and brevity is crucial, to realize that messages might be misconstrued as rude and the information provided might be inadequate because of its lack of context. People from direct communication cultures should take care to patiently listen for the information needed. Furthermore, a tendency to have few gestures may make it more difficult for the message to be understood, so be prepared for questions. |
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