Comments on: American Expats in China: Cheek Kissing http://tofflerann.com/2008/07/19/american-expats-in-china-cheek-kissing/ Cultural & Business Insights, Experiences, Observations Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:20:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Hi der http://tofflerann.com/2008/07/19/american-expats-in-china-cheek-kissing/comment-page-1/#comment-45787 Hi der Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:46:09 +0000 http://tofflerann.com/2008/07/19/american-expats-in-china-cheek-kissing/#comment-45787 China, like the USA is a very large country with, perhaps different groups and local culture amongst minority groups (here in China that being westerners). I can say I have never seen two Americans kissing or "air-kissing" for a greeting here in Guangzhou in the last 3 years. One time a female European did that to me as a greeting, and I was literally stunned why someone was touching me (seemingly an American norm, at least where I am from in the Mid-west. Likely certain regions of the USA may be more apt to "touch" each other (I'm guessing more metro/cosmopolitan areas like NY, or CA) by hugging or whatnot, which may then carry over here into their expat culture. Ultimately I can only speak for myself of course, and same as in the USA, where I don't touch people except an occasional handshake, nor do I here and I just haven't seen it amongst other westerners other than those I know to be 2 Europeans. Perhaps it's a latitude thing more common with "Northerners" such as IN the Beijing/Shanghai region you mentioned. China, like the USA is a very large country with, perhaps different groups and local culture amongst minority groups (here in China that being westerners). I can say I have never seen two Americans kissing or “air-kissing” for a greeting here in Guangzhou in the last 3 years. One time a female European did that to me as a greeting, and I was literally stunned why someone was touching me (seemingly an American norm, at least where I am from in the Mid-west. Likely certain regions of the USA may be more apt to “touch” each other (I’m guessing more metro/cosmopolitan areas like NY, or CA) by hugging or whatnot, which may then carry over here into their expat culture. Ultimately I can only speak for myself of course, and same as in the USA, where I don’t touch people except an occasional handshake, nor do I here and I just haven’t seen it amongst other westerners other than those I know to be 2 Europeans. Perhaps it’s a latitude thing more common with “Northerners” such as IN the Beijing/Shanghai region you mentioned.

]]> By: broc http://tofflerann.com/2008/07/19/american-expats-in-china-cheek-kissing/comment-page-1/#comment-38686 broc Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:18:26 +0000 http://tofflerann.com/2008/07/19/american-expats-in-china-cheek-kissing/#comment-38686 (your kiss illustrated, in Showbiz circles is called, "The Bel Air Kiss") Working here for over a decade; Sorry to trouble you, but this may be useful; “The Tragic Kingdom or; Prisoner in a Chinese Theme Park”, (found on most book dealer websites; Amazon, Barnes and Noble etc), is a behind-the-scenes look into the field of design and build in China. The book is a profile of the personalities, culture, and psychology of the world’s most massive looming superpower as seen through the eyes of an ex-pat American. “I have lived and worked in China for over ten years, competing within their system, making my way as everything from a freelance artist in small operations to a senior designer for large corporations. I have witnessed a formidable decade in which China has commanded a modern presence on the world stage. I have participated in the planning, designing, and building of mega-theme parks in Beijing, world-class aquariums in Shanghai, gigantic malls in the Pearl Delta, resorts in Tibet, and panda relocation projects in the foothills of the Himalayas”. The true stories and themes found in The Tragic Kingdom, spring from one man’s journey. At the same time they disclose truths about a globalization that eventually will impact every economy, lifestyle, and person on the planet. For more information please log-on to my site; http://www.dnbasia.net Also available at: www.amazon.com - The Tragic Kingdom or; Prisoner in a Chinese Theme Park www.barnesandnoble.com - The Tragic Kingdom or; Prisoner in a Chinese Theme Park sincerely, Broc Smith (your kiss illustrated, in Showbiz circles is called, “The Bel Air Kiss”)

Working here for over a decade;

Sorry to trouble you, but this may be useful;

“The Tragic Kingdom or; Prisoner in a Chinese Theme Park”, (found on most book dealer websites; Amazon, Barnes and Noble etc), is a behind-the-scenes look into the field of design and build in China. The book is a profile of the personalities, culture, and psychology of the world’s most massive looming superpower as seen through the eyes of an ex-pat American.

“I have lived and worked in China for over ten years, competing within their system, making my way as everything from a freelance artist in small operations to a senior designer for large corporations. I have witnessed a formidable decade in which China has commanded a modern presence on the world stage. I have participated in the planning, designing, and building of mega-theme parks in Beijing, world-class aquariums in Shanghai, gigantic malls in the Pearl Delta, resorts in Tibet, and panda relocation projects in the foothills of the Himalayas”.

The true stories and themes found in The Tragic Kingdom, spring from one man’s journey. At the same time they disclose truths about a globalization that eventually will impact every economy, lifestyle, and person on the planet.

For more information please log-on to my site; http://www.dnbasia.net
Also available at:
http://www.amazon.com – The Tragic Kingdom or; Prisoner in a Chinese Theme Park
http://www.barnesandnoble.com – The Tragic Kingdom or; Prisoner in a Chinese Theme Park
sincerely,
Broc Smith

]]> By: Diana http://tofflerann.com/2008/07/19/american-expats-in-china-cheek-kissing/comment-page-1/#comment-21097 Diana Fri, 01 May 2009 09:56:16 +0000 http://tofflerann.com/2008/07/19/american-expats-in-china-cheek-kissing/#comment-21097 The double or single air kiss is a NYC thing too, at least between male and female friends. But New Yorkers also tend to play down their American-ness. The double or single air kiss is a NYC thing too, at least between male and female friends. But New Yorkers also tend to play down their American-ness.

]]> By: Thomas Crampton http://tofflerann.com/2008/07/19/american-expats-in-china-cheek-kissing/comment-page-1/#comment-11661 Thomas Crampton Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:32:37 +0000 http://tofflerann.com/2008/07/19/american-expats-in-china-cheek-kissing/#comment-11661 Interesting sociological observation. Perhaps this is because there is a large contingent of Europeans in China and the Americans are forced to adapt to the cheek-kiss culture. Interesting sociological observation. Perhaps this is because there is a large contingent of Europeans in China and the Americans are forced to adapt to the cheek-kiss culture.

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