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... banking While many prominent Filipinos have Chinese ancestry, there is considerable hostility toward the Chinese dominance of business Arab traders introduced Islam to the Philippines in the ... became the Commonwealth of the Philippines in 1935 In 1941, the Japanese conquest of the Philippines demonstrated to Filipinos that the USA was not unbeatable The Philippines were liberated in 1945 ... makes the Philippines the fourth-largest English-speaking country in the world, after the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and India ● What’s Your Cultural IQ? The Philippine archipelago...

Ngày tải lên: 18/10/2013, 00:15

... Systems: The Basis for Behavior The culture of the Philippines is rich and diverse China, Islam, Spain, and the United States all left their marks The following three sections identify the Value ... Systems in the predominant culture—their methods of dividing right from wrong, good from evil, and so forth Locus of Decision-Making Individuals act in the context of a group (the family is the most ... Never decline an invitation to a social event When you interrupt Filipinos during a meal, they are obliged to ask you to join in This is a formality; just thank them and decline, saying that you...

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... technical proposals in Singapore It is a country where they are aggressive about innovative training in their schools and technology in their industries Determined not to be left behind in the high-tech ... Singapore joined the Federation of Malaysia in 1963 In 1965, Singapore left and became independent ● Tips on Doing Business in Singapore ● ● ● ● ● All of the ethnic groups in Singapore prefer intermittent ... society Singapore’s ethnic Chinese dominate the business sector, just as they in nearby Malaysia and Indonesia Traditionally, this generated resentment on the part of the Indian population and the...

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... successful relationships in Singapore However, diplomacy in no way hinders the determination of Singaporean businesspeople to get their own way People in Singapore may smile or laugh in situations that ... westernized Hindus will shake hands with the opposite sex Singapore ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 121 The traditional Indian greeting involves a slight bow with the palms of the hands together (as if praying) This ... accepting; this prevents them from appearing greedy Continue to insist; once they accept the gift, thank them profusely Gifts of food are always appreciated by Chinese, but avoid bringing food...

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... standing or sitting close together On the street, they compete aggressively, bumping each other and treading on feet without apology Since such contact is unintentional, Koreans not feel the need ... to the Gospel of Matthew 7:12), Chih (wisdom), Wen (representing all the arts), and respect for the Chun tzu (the civilized man who has developed all the virtues) ● Tips on Doing Business in ... first, then the next-highestranking person, and so on The Koreans will be lined up inside in order of importance English is the most widely studied foreign language Your business meetings can...

Ngày tải lên: 24/10/2013, 18:15

... maintaining eye contact Indicate added respect by supporting your right forearm with your left hand during the handshake The junior person will initiate the greetings and be the first to bow The ... have had problems in this arena ● ● Business Entertaining The largest meal of the day is eaten in the evening, usually between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m Entertaining is most often done in a restaurant ... graduated from the same college in the same year Some of them may work for competing companies Information that should be proprietorial tends to leak during these drinking sessions Volvo is not the only...

Ngày tải lên: 29/10/2013, 01:15

... which can be interpreted in various ways Briefly, Buddhists follow the teachings of Buddha; they believe in the dharma (the truth, the law or the teaching); and they belong to the sangha (the community) ... demands, including giving official status to the Tamil language But the militant troops backed out on their agreement to surrender to the Indian peacekeeping force The fighting continued, and Indian ... troops remained in northern Sri Lanka for two years After the negotiated Indian withdrawal occurred in 1990, elections were held in the newly restructured provinces With the resulting victory in Tamil...

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... of China) Even though their economies are intricately interconnected, the PRC continues to issue threatening statements regarding the inadvisability of the “secession of Taiwan.” Despite these ... China The defining characteristic of Taiwan’s international presence is its lack of diplomatic ties with most nations of the world The ruling authorities in Taiwan call their administration the ... migration increased to the point where the Chinese dominated the aboriginal population In 1895, following the first Sino-Japanese war, Taiwan was annexed to Japan During the next fifty years, Taiwan underwent...

Ngày tải lên: 08/11/2013, 00:15

... down and waving their fingers While Westerners point to their chests to indicate the first person, “I,” Chinese will point to their noses to indicate the same thing Gifts Gift giving is often ... keep their feet flat on the floor, while women are permitted to cross their legs Chinese point with their open hands, because pointing with a finger is considered rude They beckon by extending their ... salary is These questions are not considered in bad taste in Taiwan The largest meal of the day is in the evening, around 6:00 p.m Entertaining is most often done in a restaurant and rarely in a home...

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... word that refers to the orbit of the sun moving into Aries It marks the beginning of a new solar year the Thai New Year TRUE or FALSE: The celebrations usually involve throwing water on people ... re-elected, winning Thailand’s parliamentary election with an overwhelming majority One major challenge he faced was an insurgency of Muslims in the southern provinces His viewpoint on resolving the conflict ... percent of the population is Muslims, with the remaining split between other religions (including Christianity) Adherents to the Theravada school consider themselves followers of the form closest...

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... address for Chinese names, please see Appendix A Ethnic Thais predominate in government positions, but they will also be found in the business world Since the adoption of surnames in the 1920s, ... one leg resting on the other knee, and never cross your legs in front of an older person In contrast to the foot being foul, the head is sacred in Thailand Never touch anyone on the head, not ... people on the back or shoulders Give up your seat on a bus or train to a monk who is standing Never walk in front of Thais praying in a temple Beckoning is done with the palm down and the fingers...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 10:15

... make a scooping motion with the fingers Beckoning someone with the palm up and wagging one finger—as in North America—can be construed as an insult Gifts Gifts are part of doing business in Vietnam ... Negotiating The Vietnamese are great fans of bargaining They dicker over the price of everything, from taxi rides to real estate When you finally get around to talking about the price, expect them ... puppets—or drinking While the Vietnamese are usually happy to welcome foreigners into their bars and beer gardens, keep in mind that they have a number of drinking games You’re in trouble when...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 10:15

... Others use their initials (Mr T J Chang), which indicates that Chang is his surname Another way that Chinese businesspeople may clarify their surnames is by underlining or capitalizing them in ... Mandarin, or Tamil The reason these business travelers study is to expand their trade in areas of the world such as Latin America, Asia, and the Indian subcontinent And they understand that, in ... to omit one Indian Naming Conventions India’s naming conventions are changing For example, the southern region of India seems to be gradually moving toward the naming customs of the north, and...

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... oilfield equipment The Texan and Italian CEOs both had bids in on the contract; both wanted the job When the final negotiations approached, the president of the Chilean firm asked to meet the short-list ... drugs (including dosages) In order to avoid problems at customs, carry all medications in their original containers Also, take an extra set of glasses, contacts, or prescriptions In your bags, include ... awarded the contract to the Italian firm, and explains that the U.S company’s products may have been nominally better than the Italian’s, but I needed to trust the CEO of the company I was going...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 10:15

... embassies, 205–206 entertaining See business entertaining equality/inequality issues, xvi–xvii; China, 8; India, 27; Indonesia, 44; Japan, 65; Malaysia, 81–82; Philippines, 101; Singapore, 116; South ... countries The study of intercultural communication represents a lifelong interest for the authors of Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands By way of continuing that research, the authors invite your comments Whether ... handshakes See greetings health issues: China, 6; Hong Kong, 19; India, 26; Malaysia, 80; Philippines, 100 Hinduism, 25, 88, 120 history: China, 3–4; Hong Kong, 16–17; India, 23; Indonesia, 37–38;...

Ngày tải lên: 21/01/2014, 23:20

... manage the intercultural aspects of an international assignment Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands is a tremendous resource for the growing number of individuals in today’s global workforce who find themselves ... and authoritative information with regard to the subject matter covered It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional ... world The Soviet Union dissolved, leaving its Central Asian republics to find a new path alone Japan slowed, and China boomed The interesting thing is that over twelve years—throughout all of the...

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... job People who believe in feelings are the most common throughout the world These are the people who “go with their gut instincts.” They need to like you in order to business with you It can take ... not bound by the desires of the group It is possible to consider the loci of decision-making as a series of concentric circles In the center, in the smallest circle, is the individual The next circle, ... prohibits charging interest on a loan There can be no argument and no appeal: Charging interest is wrong Obviously, running a modern banking system without charging interest is challenging So why...

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... claiming the same offshore oil fields, or a Chinese submarine being detected in Japanese waters in November of 2004 The Chinese View Despite the fact that the government encourages atheism, the ... eradicated in China in the 1950s The return of the disease reflects China’s neglect of the countryside in favor of its flourishing cities China  ● Cultural Orientation Cognitive Styles: How the Chinese ... Yao Ming joined the Houston Rockets in 2002, Chinese interest in basketball soared overnight And the Beijing Olympics has generated massive interest in Olympic sports Match the following Nobel...

Ngày tải lên: 21/01/2014, 23:20

... person’s card in your wallet and then put it in your back pocket When entering a business meeting, the highest-ranking member of your group should lead the way The Chinese expect the business conversation ... made in China—be certain to make sure they are produced in your own home country! When giving or receiving a gift, use both hands The gift is not opened in the presence of the giver The Chinese ... several old Chinese measures may still be used Bring business cards with a translation printed (in Mandarin Chinese) on the reverse side Gold ink is the most prestigious color for the Chinese side...

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