Age and rank are highly respected. However, to the dismay of older people, today's young people are rapidly modernizing, wearing blue jeans and sunglasses, drinking Coke and driving motorbikes. Meeting and Greeting Shake hands upon meeting. Chinese may nod or bow instead of shaking hands, although shaking hands has become increasingly common. When introduced to a Chinese group, they may greet you with applause.
Senior persons begin greetings.
Greet the oldest, most senior person before others. During group introductions, line up according to seniority with the senior person at the head of the line. Names and Titles Use family names and appropriate titles until specifically invited by your Chinese host or colleagues to use their given names. Address the Chinese by Mr., Mrs., Miss plus family name. Chinese are often addressed by their government or professional titles.