Expect Chinese information sharing to pace with relationship development. Initial interactions involve limited disclosure; deeper sharing develops over time as trust builds through experience. Rushing to share extensively early signals poor judgment. Appropriate pacing demonstrates sophistication and allows each party to observe how the other handles information before risking more sensitive disclosure.
This creates healthy reciprocal dynamics—each round of sharing and appropriate handling builds confidence for the next. Different relationship types have natural endpoints: a business partnership may develop substantial mutual disclosure but never involve certain personal matters; a friendship may deepen significantly but never touch certain professional confidences. The gradual development reaches levels appropriate to that relationship type, not unlimited transparency.
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