In the second part of this interview with Maria Pastorelli, an Italian communication trainer and coach in Shanghai, we discuss how to communicate effectively in Asia. By using polite language and face-saving strategies, you can move from stagnation to success. We talk about how a lack of planning and connecting will set you up for failure and we talk about how you can familiarise yourself with the Chinese market virtually and then connect once you are there, using WeChat, Linkedin and other goal specific networking events.
Interview with Maria Pastorelli (Part 2/2) Italy/China

Part 2/2. In the second part of this interview with Maria Pastorelli, an Italian communication trainer and coach in Shanghai, we discuss how to communicate effectively in China.

By using polite language and face-saving strategies, you can progress from stagnation to success. We talk about how a lack of business planning and connecting personally will set you up for failure and we talk about how you can familiarise yourself with the Chinese market virtually and then connect once you are there, using WeChat, Linkedin and the all important networking events.

We even touch on Bad China Days, because Maria is in her element in China but I feel that we have to be realistic about the challenges of living in another culture.

An article about WeChat https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/04/what-is-wechat-china-biggest-messaging-app.html

Maria Pastorelli on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariapastorelli/

Maria Pastorelli*s website https://www.mariapastorelli.com/

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