What's the difference between China employees and American employees?

The Mystery of China Although the economic crisis has slowed everything down, experts still think that China is one of the most exciting business environments. Ed Ray, director of consulting services in Asia of American Zhirui Enterprise Consulting Co., Ltd., said that foreign executives in China should always be ready to adapt to such an environment: employees are eager to be treated like a big family. They expect western executives not only to care about their employees' career growth, but also to attend family gatherings and even propose a toast at their weddings. A: China employees have five characteristics: indirect communication, respect for face, respect for elders and authority, emphasis on family values, and a tendency to obey leaders. As a leader, you really need to pay attention to these characteristics and adapt. China employees don't volunteer to provide details, but they usually talk in general terms. It is difficult for a westerner who is new here to understand the true meaning of their words. From a leader's point of view, you need to think about the meaning of these words and be able to read between the lines. China employees love face. When they are pointed out to the public or others, they are usually more unhappy than people from other cultures (countries). If the leader is not the oldest, we must pay attention to and respect the older members of the team. I used to have several such subordinates who were older than me 15 to 20 years old. I need to make sure that I give my colleagues the respect they deserve. This is crucial. For employees in China, family values naturally extend to the workplace. It's amazing that employees will adopt their parents' opinions and decisions. Sometimes when we recruit, we are not only recruiting employees, but actually recruiting their spouses and parents. Employees and organizations in China are a whole and a family. You must attend parties and weddings. For many foreigners from the west, this is one of the biggest differences. A: Language is only one aspect. Understanding culture is very important. I remember a young IT manager who spoke fluent Chinese said to me when discussing his experience, "I treat my employees like my boss treated me when I returned to the United States. I ask for more, more independence, and have lunch at my desk ... In the United States, as an employee, it is my own responsibility to grow and consider career development. " "(However) I realized (in China) that my leadership style should be completely changed. I need to sit with my employees and discuss their career development. I have to listen more, and I can't just talk there alone ... "Source: