Lecture 1-2 Business Etiquette in China What is etiquette? And why is it important? Etiquette is actually a French word that means a system of rules in place to maintain order. The etiquette rules in forming relationships play a crucial factor in furthering business goals, because in China, people place trust as a top priority and prefer to do business with friends than those who are not in their circle. Under the umbrella term of etiquette come several common themes that make up this intriguing concept. In the two lectures we will talk about each of them in detail: 1. Modes of communication 2. Body language 3. Dress code 4. Dining 5. Social management Lecture 3 Astor Hotel Tianjin--the first international luxury hotel in China Astor Hotel is China’s first international luxury hotel. Its history tells about how the east met the west and how a business can last for more than a century!