With a bit of practice, you'll be wheelin' and dealin' with the best of them. Important messages are relayed beyond the spoken word through tone of voice, facial expressions, physical proximity, body contact, hand and eye movements.
Society is vertical.
There are fewer regulations, and control is based on relationships. Strict discipline and pecking orders rule the work place. A letter of introduction from a significant individual, or a personal introduction from a mutual friend or business acquaintance goes a long way. The Taiwanese want to know who you are. Business cards are basic to presenting yourself even in casual situations.