I was so impressed by how well Dr. Trosclair covered all aspects of Chinese business dinners which may make or break a business deal. If you deal in business with anyone in China, this book is a must read!

I was fortunate enough to come across Justin’s advice halfway into my consulting month in Shanghai. I learned a few things by watching others at dinner, but it was the smaller details that I learned from him that made all the difference. Now I understood why people sat where they did, what order to toast, and how dinners could impact how seriously they took my proposals.

This book will definitely step your game up with business negotiations with Chinese people. Having lived in China, he gives you all the beneficial pointers of the do’s and don’t’s concerning their dinner culture. I recommend this book because learning these small tips show your business and potential business partners wholesome respect.

This book has some great tips on how to make sure you know how to act around Chinese especially during dinner meetings. This book will help you to ensure you know how to act and what to do.

Dr. Trosclair highlights how to understand where to sit, proper way to serve and eat, and even how to use chopsticks and drink correctly. The author’s writing is humorous and lighthearted, and I would recommend this book to anyone looking to brush up on their cultural skills before negotiating a business deal.

One of the things that stood out for me was the toasts (and sometimes shots). Tapping the table instead of raising your glass was surprising. I’m glad I found that out before attending the dinners. I felt like a local and less like a newbie.

My experience in China was the most life-changing adventure… He helped me prepare for my trip, but seeing it in real life still shocked me a little. Some of those things were eating etiquettes: If you don’t like a piece of meat, you just spit it on the ground. They eat the WHOLE animal (nothing is boneless in China), and you rarely turn down an alcoholic drink offer.

I heed his motto, “Observe what they are doing and mimic.” Patiently waiting for where to sit and for the good dishes to come my way is just one way this book helped me and a few colleagues to feel more comfortable with an unfamiliar culture. The few Chinese words I learned made them smile, clap and toast more at dinner.

Great read, just finished ✅ If you’ve ever wondered about the Chinese Dinner on a Business End, then this book is it! Interesting traditions and the meaning behind the business etiquette! Worth a read if you travel often or do international business!

I have tried my hardest to eat with chopsticks for the longest. This book right here, Chinese Business Dinner Culture, has changed my life forever. I now know how to eat perfectly with chopsticks. The last thing I want to do is disrespect anybody’s culture, and with this book, I have mastered many skills.

Did you know there are more than a dozen ways to hold chopsticks? I enjoy eating Chinese food but I love learning about new cultures more than just than memorizing the number to my local takeout restaurant. Justin’s book is fascinating and will teach you about mistakes to avoid.