Taiwan

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1. Carla Rodr íguez Flores A01371994 Taiwan

2. National identity New national identity centred on Taiwan proper , and founded on the political experiences . Taiwan - own country Chinese culture - origins and roots Republic of China – Oficial name .

3. An increase of nationalism S urveys conducted by the Mainland Affairs Council, find : the number identifying as Taiwanese has increased steadily : The number identifying as Chinese-only has declined from:16 % in 1998 to 5.5 % in 2007 .

4. Political Ambit 2 political groups : Kuomintang (KMT ): Chinese nacionalism Progressive Democratic Party (PDP): Taiwan independency : Tsai Ing-wen first female president , new era Taiwan - independent ”country” Not part of the UN Parlamentary Democracy Anti- Secession Law

5. RELIGION TAOISM: H omegrown Chinese religion and philosophy . Laozi Tao Te Ching text : ‘ the unstoppability and inevitability of nature ’.

6. RELIGION Buddhism Buddhism has been Taiwan’s fastest growing major religion W ell-educated people Vegeterianism Enviromental protection : less ghost money

7. SYMBOLS

8. National Flower : The plum blossom Resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity . 5 petals : the five branches of the ROC government .

9. National AntheM Three Principles of the People : brave , earnest and faithful in striving to fulfill that goal

10. National Flag W hite sun in a blue sky

11. Sun Yat-sen T he ROC's founding father

12. Language & communication patterns

13. How they salute/ call each other Taiwanese value a well crafted message Brevity is not valued Lots of gestures

14. How they salute/ call each other People beckon to each other with their palms facing down , waving towards the ground . C alling people towards you by rolling your fingers back with your palms up is rude .

15. How they salute/ call each other Shaking hands was not the usual manner of greeting . Taiwanese men now commonly practise this custom , particularly in business circles . However , powerful or overly enthusiastic handshakes are considered aggressive

16. Meeting and greeting Taiwanese look towards the ground - respect “ Have you eaten ?” Taiwanese women do not change their names when they marry Asking about the meaning of Personal - break the ice. When first meeting a person,call them by their professional and their surname They , will advise you if you can call them by the first name

17. customs , traditions & rituals

18. TRADITIONS: Mazu’s birthday Chinese patron goddess : protects fishermen and sailors . 23rd day of the 3rd month on the lunar calendar is Mazu’s birthday , the celebration . 350 km long , the Mazu icon is carried the entire distance , while participants follow him by foot

19. TRADITIONS: Temple parade F olk- religion parades The god is preceded and followed by people carrying banners and placards or playing gongs, pipes and huge drums . Zhentou : acrobatics

20. TRADITIONS: Aboriginal Culture This culture holds its celebrations just after the rice crop has been taken in. Lasts three to seven days . Songs and dances. People express their gratitude for beautiful crops Blessings of spirits and ancestors

21. RITUALS: Ghost money B urned it for their ancestors And they can use it in under world in Chinese new year National Identity

22. Customs : Gift giving Chinese New Year , weddings , births and funerals . Food for reunions . Give eight of something Present gifts using both hands Give scissors , knives - sever the relationship Give clocks Give white flowers – death Give an odd number of gifts Give four of anything - death Give someone a handkerchief - cry Open gifts when received DO’s Dont’s

23. CUSTOMS: The Concept of Face R eflects a person's reputation , dignity , and prestige . Face can be lost , saved or given to another person . Companies and individuals , have face and this often provides the rationality behind business and personal interactions . Loss of face - getting upset in public or pointing mistakes of another person

24. CUSTOMS: GUANXI (NETWORKING) ’ Relationship ' or ' connections ' built up by doing favours for people and having the favors returned . An informal pact to help each other

25. CUSTOMS: REMOVING SHOES Guests are requested to remove their shoes even though the host may insist that you dont have to (false courtesy ). The host has slippers lying right at the door after you remove your shoes

26. CUSTOMS: Dining Etiquette E ntertain in public places rather than in their home, especially when entertaining foreigners .

27. Business etiquette

28. Business cards are exchanged after the initial introductions . Have one side of your business card translated into Chinese using the traditional script not the simplified script as used in China. Business cards are exchanged using both hands . Present your card so the typeface faces the recipient . Business Meetings

29. Business Meetings Examine a business card before putting it on the table or in a card case. Treat business cards with respect . Never write on someone's card in their presence . There may be an agenda, but it serves as a guideline for the discussion Time is not considered more important than completing a meeting satisfactorily , therefore meetings will extend the scheduled end time.

30. VIDEO https:// www.youtube.com / watch?v = xMazmeYavDI

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