Is holiday/business accommodation not something Chinese want to pay for?

[Scoobyqueen]

On a recent business trip

[roddy]

Nothing particularly strange about it - Chinese are much more used to sharing rooms - university dorms will have four to six in a room, companies often provide unmarried staff with accommodation where they'll likely share rooms, etc.

[jbradfor]

Not to mention that what is considered cheap (and thus frowned upon) differs. Most westerners wouldn't do that if only because it makes one look really cheap and petty. But in China, that's just the normal working the system. But allowing your guests to pay for their own dinner when the visit you? Now that's cheap and unacceptable.

[Outofin]

When I took a business trip to Japan, they had very small rooms for only one person. I think China should have more of these to cope with high population density.

Culture-wise, I don’t mind sharing a room with an acquaintance. I’d even prefer it if that is a friend. So, there are some extra work on room assignment for vacation/business trips arranged by company.

[simonlaing]

four to six in a room

what luxury, at the University I was teaching at more than half were in 8 person room Dorms. I have heard of other schools which had 10 per room.

I agree these are cultural differences. The host (and VIP) usually pays for dinner of guests. It seems even going out with boss at time the Boss should foot the bill. The understanding of the Western AA , or going Dutch is understood if you're firm enough and deal with the issue before they start to pay I found.

Also sharing is a normal practice of saving money.

Chinese have other cool differences on money. From the paternal social relationship, some companies give housing assistance to employees like loans for house mortagage deposits, and subsidies for rentals.

have fun,

Simon:)