Understanding the cultural importance of the notion of "face" is essential to maintaining good relations and efficient communication in China.
The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to a book talk with Anne-Laure Monfret covering the many nuances of the notion of face. The seminar will feature actual situations of the frequent misunderstandings that arise between Westerners and Chinese; too-often because of lack of understanding of the notion of "face."
Also under discussion will be a number of different themes: the hierarchy in Chinese business life, public behavior, the different views about truth, gifts, humour, and aspects of etiquette in China.
About the Speaker
Anne-Laure Monfret is a management and human resource specialist who lived in China for eight years. Born near Paris, she attended business school and later was a management consultant with a firm specializing in Human Resources. Along the years, she developed a deep interest in cross-cultural-issues. She is the author of the book "Saving Face in China - A First-Hand Guide For Any Traveller To China." She has written numerous articles for magazines in China and Europe, and lectured on the key cultural notion of face at Chambers of Commerce and at international business schools. She is currently writing a new book related to China and working on a documentary about Asia.
Agenda
14:00-14:30 - Registration and refreshments
14:30-14:35 - Introduction from European Chamber
14:35-15:15 - Presentation from Anne-Laure Monfret
15:15-15:45 - Q+A & Discussion
15:45-16:30 - Networking
Registration
Please click the registration button on this page, or contact sgoodfellow@europeanchamber.com.cn if you wish to confirm your attendance at this event.
Event Terms & Conditions
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To register for this event please register online by 18:00pm 18th September. Please note that we will send you a registration confirmation. We require 24 hours notice for cancellations, no-shows who fail to cancel before this time will be invoiced for the event. Registrations done after the deadline will be accepted only if space permits and are charged an additional 50 RMB walk-in fee. For any further enquiries or registration, please contact us at lfu@europeanchamber.com.cn
Please note that registration starts at 14:00 and the seminar starts at 14:30. Fees will be collected in cash at the entrance.