{"product_id":"decoding-china-9780804842679","title":"Decoding China: A Handbook For Traveling, Studying, And Working In Today's China","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmbrace the culture and get the most out of your time in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoing to China for the first time can be an intimidating experience, even for those who have studied the language. In fact, traveling to China for the second, third, or fourth time can also be a challenging experience, especially if you intend to be fully immersed in daily life, get off the beaten path, and experience the \"real\" China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis China etiquette and culture guide is about how to get things done in China. Decoding China gives you practical information on how to deal with everyday situations-like eating at a restaurant or shopping at an outdoor market-that present unique and unexpected challenges for foreign visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy being polite when you board a bus is a big mistake\u003cbr\u003e\nFinding a toilet (and what to bring along!)\u003cbr\u003e\nHow to bargain for anything in a Chinese market\u003cbr\u003e\nWhich train ticket to buy-hard seat? Soft seat?\u003cbr\u003e\nHow the Chinese view privacy, and why it may make you seem suspicious\u003cbr\u003e\nWorking in a Chinese office, and the politics of lunch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Academic Director of the Chinese Flagship Center of Brigham Young University, Dr. Matthew B. Christensen has seen countless foreigners arrive in China...and fail to accomplish simple tasks like ordering food, boarding a bus, or making friends with a Chinese colleague. Why? Because they didn't understand China's basic cultural codes. This travel book will help you crack these codes. And with it, you'll soon be able to navigate your way in any situation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42978983870630,"sku":"9780804842679","price":17.9,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/8471\/4918\/products\/9780804842679.jpg?v=1656109697","url":"https:\/\/bookxcess.myshopify.com\/products\/decoding-china-9780804842679","provider":"Staging Site ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}