The New China Etiquette - An e-publication by Chinese American Etiquette Association

The old saying: “When in Rome, do as the Romans” is not sufficient for bridging the communication gap and cultural differences between China and the US. The world operates in the climate of globalization with a constant need for cross-cultural communication. Chinese American Etiquette Association (CAEA) explores how interractions occur during a process of cultural adaptation between these two countries and cultures.

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

CAEA 2006 Events

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3. Learn Corporate Etiquette and Taste Fine California Wine With Chinese Food

Now that you have passed the interview and have a position with career potential. Even more, you are in the major American corporation working with talented colleagues from all over the world. How can maximize your unique capability to the full?

The answer is: polish your corporate etiquette and make yourself the favorite person on the team! How? We hear you ask.

Now meet Terry Johnson again at the second part of his Corporate Etiquette training series. Come for a Chinese dinner for the exquisite authentic cuisine with relaxing ambience. Mingle and network with people like you, the cross-cultural corporate settlers in America and enjoy the mid-summer’s evening for a grand Chinese dinner.

About the speaker:
Terry Johnson (see the picture on the right - Terry was talking with Helen Wang & K. Oanh Ha at the CAEA Executive Easter Luncheon on April 2, 2006) is a veteran of over 30 years management and consulting experience. He currently works for Cisco Systems in San Jose in the corporate Human Resources office, coaching managers in difficult employee relations situations. He has directed workshops for young executives on how to dine formally with your boss and colleagues in American corporations. Terry's special interest in fine dinning has also led him to explore most of the best restaurants in the Bay Area. Terry graduated from University of Minnesota with a BA in economics and MA in Industrial Relations. In the last four years, he has also been teaching in a Bible Study Fellowship's in San Jose.

Organizer: Chinese American Etiquette Association
The Chinese American Etiquette Association (CAEA) is a non-profit organization in the Bay Area oriented towards corporate settlers fitting into the real American culture. We add value to our community by issuing unique, proprietary newsletters, organizing events and providing trainings on a broad range of topics, such as executive visits, cross border conferences, fine dining, wine tasting, dress codes, cocktail networking and public speaking. We focus on exploring the differences in manners and customs between Chinese and American cultures in today’s fast-paced technological environment.

CAEA is unique in addressing the needs of a recent migrated professionals who face profound cultural challenges in making business contacts, building new friendships, and strengthening their social lives. Through its focus on etiquette, CAEA seeks to help this new generation of corporate settlers to achieve eloquence, excellence and excel both in their personal and professional lives.


When: August 15 (Tuesday) 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Where: Hong Fu Chinese Restaurant - 20588 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, California 950154 (www.Hongfurestaurant.com)

Booking: For a 8 dishes grand Chinese dinner with California wine tasting, only $30 per person for a booking on line or pay at the door at $35per person

RSVP: register on line or email: pearl@chinaetiquette.net


2. A little taste of big China - Chinese Tea Tasting Event on Duan Wu Festival Day

Do you know that the history of tea dates back three thousands years in China? Do you know that in the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties tea gained great in the Emperor's Court, and its general enjoyment has continued in china up until the present day? Do you know that tea triggered the Opium War?







What are the differences between the Japanese and Chinese tea ceremonies? What was the influence of the Boston Tea Party on the American palate and the Revolutionary War?

How does tea benefit your health, from lowering blood pressure and cholesterol to increasing your energy?

Come to listen to the tea connoisseur Matthew Hui talking about the history, health benefits of tea and demonstrating Chinese tea ceremony.

Come to make new friends and broaden business contacts at Matthew’s exquisite teahouse Neotte in downtown Palo Alto. Enjoy an evening of Chinese culture and history explored through tea tasting. Children over 10 years old are welcome!

Where: Neotte Tea Bar (www.neotte.com) 429 University Avenue, Palo Alto CA04301.

When: Duan Wu Festival, May 31, 2006 at 6:30pm

What is for super after Tea tasting: Bento Box dinner with rice, fish and salad plus tea as well as green tea cake for desert.

Cost: $15 per person registering on line and $20 cash at the door.

Questions? email us at bingwei@chinaetiquette.net

Matthew Hui - Graduated in University of Houston with a Master in Computer Science and has been in cutting edge application and internet development in the hi-tech industry for 15 years. He has been a world traveler as an engineering consultant for the last 5 years. Fascinated by the rich, wonderful world of Chinese teas when traveled to China in 1999, he started Neotte with a vision to introduce the tastes, health benefits, styles, and cultures of Chinese tea drinking to US in a modern tea bar environment.

1. April 2nd - Executive Easter Luncheon (view the press release here)



Have you ever worried about how to communicate with your boss and other key decision makers at a social function? If the answer is yes, then you don’t want to miss this event!

"There is no substitute for good manners even during a formal luncheon."

Meet our executive guest speaker Terry Johnson, a Silicon Valley HR veteran who understands why people get hired and fired and what it takes to distinguish yourself in a contemporary corporate setting.

You will learn how to arrive, talk and mingle during an executive luncheon. You will practice how to let your luncheon etiquette shine with business executives and extended families alike.

You will hear where Easter Luncheon comes from, one of the traditional event, second to Christmas, in the mainstream American culture. Easter is arriving, so is the spring. A traditional Easter Luncheon will bring you into the swing. Come lunching, learn and enjoy. Bring your spouse, partner, colleagues and friends.

When: April 2, 2006 at 11:00pm – 2:00 pm
Dress Code: Formal. Ladies are typically in spring attire even with a hat. Gentlemen wear jacket and possibly a tie.
Where and how much: For an elaborate deluxe buffet luncheon with endless exquisite champagne and conversation, at the San Francisco Peninsula's only Five Star Diamond- rated Hotel, only $35 per person with online registration and payment.
Contact: if you have any questions about the event, please contact bing@chinaetiquette.net by April 1, 2006.

About the speaker:
Terry Johnson is a veteran of over 30 years management and consulting experience. He currently works for Cisco Systems in San Jose in the corporate Human Resources office, coaching managers in difficult employee relations situations. He has directed workshops for young executives on how to dine formally with your boss and colleagues in American corporations. Terry's special interest in fine dinning has also led him to explore most of the best restaurants in the Bay Area. Terry graduated from University of Minnesota with a BA in economics and MA in Industrial Relations. In the last four years, he has also been teaching in a Bible Study Fellowship's in San Jose.

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