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Entertain Your Clients

THERE are many habits and customs that are particular to China and Chinese people.  Because of the powerful influence that China as exerted on neighboring cultures.

It is said in international business, a little cultural knowledge can go a long way.

From this article, you will see some frequently used phrases happened when you are entertained by your Chinese clients as well as some useful expression used when you are entertaining them:

Here are those expressions frequently used when your Chinese clients are entertaining you:
   
English Chinese Pinyin
   
I've heard so much about you. Jiú Yang 
Long time no see. Háo jiu bú jiàn
You've had a long day.You've had a long flight. Xin ku le
Distinguished/Honorable/Respected friends Zun jìng de péng you men
On behalf of the…. government, I wish to extend our warm welcome to the friends who have come to visit  Wo dài biao…. zhèng fu huan yín gè wèi péng you fang wèn.
How are you making out in Beijing? Zài Bei Jing guò de zen me yàng?
I'll surely remember you and your invitation to him. Wo yí dìng xiàng ta zhuan dá nín de wèn hòu hé yao qing.
Your valuable advice is most welcome. Huan yín duo tí bao guì yì jiàn.
It's a rewarding trip! Bù xu ci xíng. 
Please remember me to Mr.Wang. Qing dài wo wèn hòu Wáng xian sheng.
I will see myself out, please. Qing liú bù, bú yòng sòng le.
Take care! Duo bao zhòng!
Have a nice trip! Zhù ni yí lù píng an!
At your service! Yuàn wèi ní xiào láo!
Host a dinner/banquet/luncheon in honor of … Wèi…. Ju xíng yàn huì/yàn qing.
Enjoy this happy get-together Huan jù yì táng.
At this point, I propose a toast: to the cooperation between us, and to the health of.…, cheers! Wo tí yì, wèi le wo men de hé zuò, wèi le…. De jiàn kang, gan bei
Lastly, taking up this glass of fine wine, I propose a toast to … Zuì hòu, wo jiè zhu rén de jiu, tí yì wèi…. Gan bei
I'd ask you to raise your glass and join me in a toast ot the health of all our friends present here. Qing gè wèi ju bei bìng hé wo yì qi wèi suó you zài zuò de péng you men de jiàn kang gan bei!
Here's to you! Jìng nín yì bei
To your health! Zhù nín jiàn kang
I'll drink to that! Wo yào wèi ci gan bei
Celebrating the 1st Anniversary of the Establishment of … Qìng zhù chéng lì…. Yì zhou nián
On the occasion of the season, I would like to extend season's greetings. Zhí ci jié rì zhì yi jié rì de zhù hè!
Wish you the very best of luck in your job, every successin your future endeavours, good health and a happy family! Zhù nín gong zuò shùn lì, shì yè chéng gong, shen ti jiàn kang, jia tíng xìng fú.
Hearty congratulations on your recent ecletion as … Zhong xin zhù hè nín dang xuan….
Hope you'll come again. Huan yín zài lái.
Hope you'll visit Beijing more often. Huan yín yi hòu duo lai Bei Jing.

Here are those expressions you may use when you are entertaining your Chinese clients:

On behalf of the…. government, i wish to express our heartfelt thanks to you for your gracious assistance. Duì ni de dà lì xié zhù, wó jin dài biao…. zhèng fu biao shì zhong xin de gan xiè.
You are welcome to make investment in our country. Huan yín lái tóu zi.
As you have a tight schedule, I will not take up more of your time. Nín de rì chéng hén jin, wo men de huì jiàn shì fou jiù dào ci wéi zhi.
Thank you so much for coming. Gan xiè guang lín.
Please yourself at home./Please enjoy yourself. Qing suí yì.
Help yourself please. Qing gè wèi suí yì yòng can.
What would you like to drink? Nín he dian shén me?
Whatever you like! Suí yì
Excuse me for a minute. Wo shi péi yì hui er
Hope you enjoy yourself. Cài bù hao, qing duo bao hán
Ladies and gentlemen, good evening. The concert/show would start soon. Please get yourself seated. Thank you. Nu shì men xian sheng men, huan yín guang lín, yan chu hen kuài jiù yào kai shi le, qing jìn kuài jiù zuò.
The reception will now begin. Zhao dài huì xiàn zài kai shi.
The distinguished guests participating the reception are … Chu xí jin tian zhao dài huì de guì bin you….
I have the honour to call upon … Xiàn zài qing…. Jiang huà.
This concludes the opening ceremony. Kai mù shì xiàn zài jié shù.
Here is your seat. Nín de wèi zhi zài zhè li.
Please have a seat. Qing rù xí
Serve a courst Shàng cài

Other useful words:

Tea party Chá huà huì
Cocktail party Ji wéi jiu huì
Table d'hote/a la carte Bao can/dian can
Welcome dinner Huan yín yàn huì.
Informal dinner Biàn yàn
Luncheon Wu yàn 
Light meal Biàn can
Working luncheon Gong zuò wu can
Buffet dinner/luncheon Zì zhù can
Return dinner Dá xiè yàn huì
Farewell dinner Gào bié yàn huì
Glee feast Qìng gong yàn
Reception Zhao dài huì
 
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