| Questions |
Variants |
Chinese |
Russian |
| What language is preferable for business correspondence with business partners? |
EnglishRussianLanguage of the country being negotiated |
83% - a.17% - c. |
66.7% - a.33.3% - c. |
| What language is most often used in negotiations and business correspondence with Chinese partners? |
ChineseRussianEnglish |
100% - c. |
66.7% - a.33.3% - c. |
| What topics, in your opinion, should not be discussed at business negotiations in China? |
Politics HistoryFamily or personal lifeAny Chinese traditions Peculiarities of national cuisine |
100% - a., c. |
50% - a.66.7% - c.16.7% - d. |
| What topics, in your opinion, should not be discussed at business negotiations in Russia? |
PoliticsHistoryFamily or personal lifeAny Russian traditionsPeculiarities of national cuisine |
100% - a., c. |
100% - a., c. |
| What adjectives can you characterize a Russian / Chinese business partner? |
PoliteSlyAggressiveYour variant |
100% - a.(about Russians) |
83.3% - b.33.3% - a. (about Chinese) |
| How to address a business partner? |
By last nameBy first namePolite Title (Mr. / Mr., Mrs. / Miss)Polite title and surname |
100% - c.50% - b. |
66.7% - c.33.3% - b. |
| The final part of the business letter in Chinese is significantly different from its Russian counterpart. Which of the following expressions do you think are suitable for completing a business letter? |
My best wishes …Regards …Yours sincerely …We should appreciate a quick response.We hope to receive your answer in the near future.Thank you in advanceKeep in touch with us;Thank you for your cooperation! |
70% - b., h.30% - a.,c. |
33.3% - d., f.66.7% - c., b., f., g. |
| A frequent attribute of a business letter is to ask for explanation from the addressee in case of a question to the recipient of the letter. How to answer the question of the Chinese side in a business letter: “We sell your goods at cost and do not earn anything, could you reduce the price a little?” |
We have hundreds of thousands of customers in Europe and the USA, and they all buy at this price, so you either buy or notI discussed our problem with the CEO and CFO, and they are ready to give you a 5% discount on the next order.Our company has not yet received the services promised by your company. |
70% - b. |
50% - b. |
