Chinese guanxi (Mandarin) [gwan-shee] (noun) This is one of the - TopicsExpress



          

Chinese guanxi (Mandarin) [gwan-shee] (noun) This is one of the essential ways of getting things done in traditional Chinese society. To build up good guanxi, you do things for people such as give them gifts, take them to dinner, or grant favors. Conversely, you can also "use up" your guanxi with someone by calling in favors owed. Once a favor is done, an unspoken obligation exists. Maybe because of this, people often try to refuse gifts, because, sooner or later, they may have to repay the debt. However the bond of guanxi is rarely acquitted, because once the relationship exists, it sets up an endless process that can last a lifetime.
Posted on: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 03:44:23 +0000

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