Paper Abstract
A 10 page paper. The scenario is an American-owned company in Taiwan where employees are mostly Chinese. The essay begins with an introduction to the scenario. The writer then explains and discusses the Chinese culture, including the concepts of concepts of Guanxi, Li and Mianzi, which underlie Chinese communication. These are compared to the Westerner's emphasis on individuality. The differences in communication patterns are identified and discussed. The essay ends with recommendations for the company to minimize conflicts. 1 Table is included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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