Entertaining and highly informative, this title is an indispensable guide to working and playing with the Chinese. Written with an unfailing sense of humour, Schneiter offers insights for Sinophiles, Sinophobes, and everyone in between. By delving into the lighter side of Chinese psychology he also demystifies one of the toughest markets in the world, explaining when you should and how you can apply pressure, why patience is not quite the overriding consideration it is generally perceived to be, and what to do and what not to do when hosting Chinese guests.