Do’s and Don’ts

Do- make casual conversation Don’t- expect to get any business done over Chinese

New Year Do- get business documents printed in both English

and Chinese Don’t- hold back on burping during a business meal Do- leave some food on your plate to suggest you

have been abundantly fed

Standards Address a business associate with

their professional title.

Give and receive business cards with both hands.

Speak in English and avoid slang when speaking to people in Hong Kong.

Offer a light handshake upon meeting someone.

Don’t be late to an appointment.