Tag: guanxi relationships
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Giving Face Without Losing Yourself: The Real Ethical Test in China
In China, Giving Face doesn’t mean abandoning your values—it means choosing when and how to express them. This chapter explores why trust does not guarantee truth, why harmony often outranks moral certainty, and how Western instincts around honesty can quietly sabotage guānxì. If you’ve ever felt ethically uncomfortable navigating Chinese relationships, this reflection reframes what…
