By Dash Howell Communication is important to know, especially when one is communicating outside is native culture. China is one major Leading industry now but there was of communication is very strict and serious.  

                           Old China

In the Chines Culture this is suppose to symbolize equality. Well when it does in terms of nature. But in earlier China men was dominant over everything. They made all decisions for the family the family. Women where to be invisible. They were not allowed to speak in public on any subject. If they where there husbands were frowned upon. Men where not to confide in their wives on any topic..

         Cooking, cleaning, and taking of children was the only for of communication that women had. They did not hold jobs or any thing of that nature. Men wanted to make sure they controlled everything, They have an extreme value in rank and structured power and taking orders form a women was one thing they never wanted to happen.

New china

Women are allowed to obtain jobs and many women now obtain Senior positions in major corporations. According to a recent study Shows that since 2012 the occupancy for women holding senior position was raised by 20-25%.  The difference of communication roles have significantly changed. Although women have these positions, Males are still  preferred over females.

                                                                       

Gender Roles Do's and Don't.

Conservative suits for men with subtle colors are the norm.  Women should avoid high heels and short sleeved blouses. The Chinese frown on women who display too much.   Subtle, neutral colors should be worn by both men and women.   Casual dress should be conservative as well.   Men and women can wear jeans. However, jeans are not acceptable for business meetings.  Revealing clothing for women is considered offensive to Chinese businessmen. Personal contact should be avoided it is inappropriate for a man to touch a women in public.