Culture Shock! China - A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette, 2nd Edition

82 CultureShock! China Living in China The discussions are over, the soul searching done, and the contract signed—it is decided ...

Settling In 83 When applying for a working visa, you need to enter China with a Z Visa issued by a China embassy or consulate ou ...

84 CultureShock! China A ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD Once you are legally allowed to stay in China, the next challenge is to choose your ...

Settling In 85 There are many modern and luxurious apartments in the major cities in China. ...

86 CultureShock! China stay in an apartment rather than a hotel, either because of personal preference or financial restraint. P ...

Settling In 87 outside of city centre can be as little as US$ 400 a month, while newly developed modern compounds in the city ce ...

88 CultureShock! China Walk the exterior of the building and see if there is any construction going on nearby. It is also critic ...

Settling In 89 repair and maintenance. Ask the landlord where they normally purchase appliances to make sure that you are lookin ...

90 CultureShock! China them mounted to apartment balconies. There are two problems with having a rogue satellite dish, the first ...

Settling In 91 road. Some police will tell you that it is illegal to walk your dog outside at any time in downtown Shanghai; dif ...

92 CultureShock! China Boutique realty companies have begun emerging in China that cater to some of her more discerning new resi ...

Settling In 93 yours, there are a few routes to follow. For an instant solution on a budget, IKEA is the tried and true standby. ...

94 CultureShock! China collectors has started to develop among the more elite of Chinese society. Each large city in China has a ...

Settling In 95 bakes fresh bread daily. A number of delis are making meats, salads and cheeses more readily available. Most majo ...

96 CultureShock! China find an ayi, and points you in the right direction to build a social network of the like-minded. When cho ...

Settling In 97 When managing your move, whether with a professional relocation agency or on your own, it is critical that you pa ...

98 CultureShock! China they are properly registered as is required by your city of residence. Antiques must be properly certifie ...

Settling In 99 Students of an international school doing morning exercise in the courtyard. addition, there are high caliber loc ...

100 CultureShock! China take advantage of their time in China to give their children full exposure to the culture and language. ...

Settling In 101 children, coupled with limits set by the one child policy, has made a child a treasure in China. Because of the ...