Taiwan A to Z: The Essential Cultural Guide
“The saying ‘When in doubt, check it out’ is always good advice. This thoroughly practical book is just the place to turn for knowledgeable and sensitive insights into the intricacies, joys, challenges, and rewards of living and working in Taiwan. Only one warning: don’t read the food sections too late at night—you may be forced to search out the nearest all-night dumpling shop!”—Richard R. Vuylsteke, President, AmCham Hong Kong (former President of AmCham Taipei)“A book dedicated to the success of working effectively with your Taiwanese colleagues! Amy C. Liu, a reputable trainer and dear friend who has long provided professional cultural seminars to my teams at Dell Taiwan in improving collaboration and productivity, has graciously transferred the essence of understanding the difference in cultural values, insights and behaviors in the workplace into an easy reading work. This book can help increase cultural awareness, develop effective communication strategies and enhance global competency in building trust and stronger relationships with your Taiwanese counterparts. Congratulations, Amy C.!”—Kefetew Selassie, Dell Inc., Director, Business Product Group, Taiwan and China Design Center“For the past ten years, Amy C. Liu has welcomed hundreds of expatriates to Taiwan by sharing her tremendous knowledge about and enthusiasm for its history and culture through her cross-cultural training programs. With great respect for new arrivals, she helps them to embrace the process of making Taiwan their new home. Now hundreds more will benefit from Amy’s expertise through her book,Taiwan A to Z: The Essential Cultural Guide. Expatriates will have a much richer experience in Taiwan aided by Amy’s detailed knowledge of the thought and customs of its people. From communication styles, to the concept of face, to the background of Chinese chops, Amy’s book is full of facts and insights to make Taiwan more accessible and memorable for newcomers and long-timers alike.”—Mary Chua, Former Director of the Community Services Center, Taipei.“Amy C. Liu is well respected and appreciated for her work with the foreign community in Taiwan in the field of cross-cultural training. With the publication of Amy’s book:Taiwan A to Z: The Essential Cultural Guide, the casual tourist, business visitor or longer-term expatriate has essential reading for a greater understanding and appreciation of the culture and customs encountered during a stay of any length in Taiwan.This book gives a fascinating insight into the traditions, superstitions, festivals, food and etiquette surrounding everyday life on this very special island. There is a great range of interesting information and practical advice which will help in gaining the most from the experience of visiting or living in Taiwan. Whether it’sguanxi,feng shuiormianzi, Amy’s book explains it all!”—John Nixon, MBE, Chief Executive Officer --Taipei European School