Basic courtesy is important. Remember that if the giver extends two hands when presenting something, it requires two hands to receive the item. Never toss a business card from across the negotiating table. It doesn t hurt to stand up, approach the Chinese host to present the calling card, and nod slightly while doing it, too. This practice applies not only to presenting calling cards, but also books, gifts and other things.
Face is very important.
Punctuality at appointments is one way of extending courtesy . Host should arrive ahead of guests in restaurants. Escorting a guest not just to the door, but up to the elevator or the car is a sign of respect. Even seemingly unimportant details, like who enters first whether it s into a room, a car and who sits down first, matters as well. Usually, a guest should make a slight protest when waved in by the host, but he usually proceeds on second prodding.