Analysis of the Differences and Reasons of Chinese and Western Business Etiquette

Abstract

Business etiquette mainly refers to the etiquette that companies, enterprise personnel and all other persons engaged in economic activities should abide by in economic transactions. Good business etiquette promotes good relationships, which in turn benefit the development of various causes. With the development of China's economy, China's international business activities have become more and more frequent, and more and more Chinese have contacts with foreigners. In foreign exchanges, good and proper etiquette is not only a reflection of personal qualities, but also represents the current image of the country. Therefore, more and more people began to learn etiquette and apply etiquette. But due to the differences between Chinese and Western cultures, business etiquette is also very different. Understanding the differences between different etiquette can make people better use business etiquette, reducing or eliminating misunderstandings, frictions and conflicts caused by differences, and play a very important role in effectively engaging in international business activities and improving communication effects.