Melissa Prat &

Gabriela BonillaPeriod: 4

TAIWAN

Introduction

Population: 23,061,689 Religion: Buddhism Confucian and Tacist Language: Mandarin Location: The location of Taiwan is near China.

Taiwan is west of the United States.

Interesting Facts

Winking is inappropriate.

Gifts wont be opened in your presence.

Food is a good gift.

Business Appearance of Natives

Women: Skirt and Blouse Men: Casual style, due to younger

staff.

Behavior in Business

Elders make the decisions. Translate all written documents. Give and receive gifts with both

hands.

Language and Business Greeting

Mainly speak English. Business relationships are based on

respect. Direct presentations to the senior

ranking individual.

Customs that are Offensive

Don’t touch anyone’s head. Do not touch or point at anything with your

feet.