What is the meeting etiquette in China? Do they shake hands?
When meeting Chinese businesspeople, foreigners should display sincerity and respect. Handshaking etiquette, imported from the West, is generally the accepted form of salutation. But Chinese tend to shake hands very lightly and a handshake can last as long as ten seconds. Besides shaking hands, is there any other etiquette for greeting in China? While shaking hands is now the standard form of greeting, traditional etiquette calls for making a fist with the left hand, covering it with the right palm, and shaking the hands up and down. Some Chinese still do this, especially with close friends. It is also a formal way of saying thank you and a sign of reverence. Is it necessary to exchange business cards when meeting in China? How to present the business cards? Yes. The handshake is always followed by a ritualistic exchange of business cards. Foreigners should always carry many business cards, preferably with English text on one side and Chinese on the other. Seek advice on the choice of
