| This article explores some of the general | | | | requests and avoid direct conflict with others. In |
| characteristics of the Chinese people. Those interested | | | | resolving conflicts, the most preferred approach is |
| in traveling to China to either live, work, or simply for | | | | through discussion or informal mediation by a common |
| fun, will find this article useful in understanding the locals. | | | | third party. `Torn face` or broken relationship, is avoided |
| Giving and preserving face for the Chinese is an | | | | as much as possible. The result is often a compromise |
| important part of the Chinese culture. Having `face` | | | | after both sides have made some concessions. |
| within the Chinese culture commands respect from | | | | Teachers new to China, and still participating in their |
| and influence over other Chinese. To avoid losing face, | | | | TESOL Course should keep these issues in mind. |
| the Chinese are unwilling to openly reject others` | | | | |