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In this video, we explore the amazing concept of 关系 ("guanxi"), and how it's fundamental force in all interpersonal relationships and interactions.

Guanxi is built on reciprocity: In Chinese culture, guānxi (关系) thrives on mutual favors and obligations, sometimes described as a "social debt".

Unlike Western networking, which often focuses on immediate professional gain, guānxi (关系) emphasizes long-term, trust-based relationships that blend personal and professional ties. For instance, business deals in China may hinge on shared meals, gift-giving, or personal loyalty, rather than just contracts or credentials. That's what I mean in the video by not "repaying" in the Western sense of the word. It's a different form of continuous, reciprocal giving and taking.

Want to build up your guānxi (关系)? Offer favors proactively, recriprocate favors quickly, listen attentively, compliment others, host gatherings, and simply be as kind as you can. In Chinese culture, there's a firm belief that it will come back to you in spades!

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