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... make a scooping motion with the fingers Beckoning someone with the palm up and wagging one finger, as in the USA, can be construed as an insult Standing tall with your hands on your hips—the “arms ... commerce and 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 ... impolite to point at anyone with the forefinger Malays use a forefinger only to point at animals Even pointing with two fingers is impolite among many Indians When you must indicate something or someone,...

Ngày tải lên: 18/10/2013, 00:15

... reprimand a Filipino employee, it calmly and in private ● ● Business Entertaining Food is vitally important in Filipino culture Social occasions always involve food In reality, the standard Pilipino ... popular in the Philippines at both lunch and dinner If you are hosting a luncheon, be sure to provide a dessert Social events often end with dancing and singing Expect to be invited to sing Despite ... storms, promoted flash flooding and landslides in the eastern and northern regions These catastrophes took at least 5,000 lives in 1991, and thousands more in the northeast in late 2004 ● Cultural...

Ngày tải lên: 20/10/2013, 20:15

... 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 ... Mandarin Chinese movies may be shown—despite the fact that most Singaporean Chinese speak Cantonese, not Mandarin.) Both Malay and English are printed using the Latin alphabet; Tamil and Chinese ... 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...

Ngày tải lên: 20/10/2013, 20:15

... downward, and make a scooping motion with the fingers Beckoning someone with the palm up and wagging one finger can be construed as an insult Standing tall with your hands on your hips—the “arms akimbo” ... success (talking about personal success is considered impolite boasting), and food (while remaining complimentary to the local cuisine) Business Entertaining Take advantage of any invitations ... social events; successful business relationships hinge on strong social relationships Food is vitally important in Singapore culture Indeed, the standard Chinese greeting literally means “Have you...

Ngày tải lên: 24/10/2013, 18:15

... ethic Harmony and structure are emphasized over innovation and experimentation Be sincere and honest in business dealings Meet face-toface and keep in touch after your trip by e-mail and telephone ... preserved in relationships These relationships are between ruler and subjects, between husband and wife, between father and son, between elder brother and younger brother, and between friends Because ... missionaries Instead, a Korean scholar studying in Beijing was baptized a Catholic in 1777 It was this scholar, on his return, who introduced Catholicism to Korea Protestantism gained a foothold in 1884,...

Ngày tải lên: 24/10/2013, 18:15

... handshake while 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 ... the major points at the beginning and the end Break up the information into small segments with pauses and question -and- answer periods in between Be patient with extensive questioning Address ... hand, palm up, lightly to your right elbow when shaking hands or passing objects such as food or documents Get someone’s attention by extending your arm palm down and moving your fingers up and...

Ngày tải lên: 29/10/2013, 01:15

... 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 ... Ceylon in 1815 During this colonial period, tea, rubber, and coconut plantations were established in the northern part of the island, and labor was brought over from the Tamil Nadu province in India ... remnant of the island’s original inhabitants who have assimilated into Sri Lankan society and lost all traces of their original culture and history Ethnic divisions between the Sinhalese and the Tamils...

Ngày tải lên: 29/10/2013, 01:15

... to Taiwan from mainland China began in a.d 500 Dutch traders claimed the island as a base for their trade in 1624 and administered it until 1661 In 1664, loyalists from the Ming dynasty fled ... has offices in Washington, DC, and other cities Concomitantly, many countries maintain unofficial relations through their offices in Taiwan, like the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the American ... “Min,” a southern Fukien dialect), and Hakka dialects are spoken English is a popular language to study in school, and many businesspeople can speak, understand, and correspond in English In...

Ngày tải lên: 08/11/2013, 00:15

... lot of business cards Your name, company, and title should be printed in English on one side and in Mandarin Chinese on the reverse side (Gold ink is the most prestigious color for the Chinese side.) ... their legs Chinese point with their open hands, because pointing with a finger is considered rude They beckon by extending their arms palm down and waving their fingers While Westerners point to their ... 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 If you are invited to a...

Ngày tải lên: 08/11/2013, 00:15

... the dong, and Nepal and India use the rupee) ● Tips on Doing Business in Thailand ● ● ● ● ● Thailand advertises itself as “The Land of Smiles,” and the Thai people are genuinely friendly and polite ... (a point of great national pride to the Thais) Thailand signed trade treaties with both France and Britain under the rule of King Mongkut and his son, King Chulalongkorn By playing France and ... March Most businesspeople vacation during April and May Avoid the weeks before and after Christmas, and the month of April Thailand’s Water Festival (Songkran) is held in April, and businesses close...

Ngày tải lên: 08/11/2013, 00:15

... 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 waved toward the body Gifts Gifts are not opened in the ... or mourning Dress for success Thais are impressed with a neat appearance and refined clothing 182 ● ● ● ● Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: Asia In casual settings, men should wear slacks and shirts, ... 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,...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 10:15

... agreement and a polite-butinsincere “yes.” High pressure and emotion have little place in business in Vietnam Most would rather let a deal fall through than be rushed Business Entertaining Your ... hold your hand out, palm downward, and 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 ... 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

... 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 ... background in languages, and want to begin learning the most widely spoken language on earth—Mandarin? Numerous multinationals now realize they will require employees who are fluent in Mandarin, and ... projects, including a “Seven Level Mandarin” program at a corporate university in California The training is not just for “high potentials” who are being considered for assignments in China, but...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 10:15

... good taste in Dallas may be totally wrong in Dubai or 208 Appendix D 209 Delhi If you are traveling to any of the following Asian destinations, consider the following cultural guidelines and try ... clothing can have significant meaning around the world Some hues and patterns can set the wrong tone in certain locations: ● ● ● Yellow is associated with illness in South Korea, and certain shades ... country ● ● ● China: Even casual wear is somewhat conservative Revealing clothing in a business environment may be offensive In social situations, jeans are acceptable for both men and women Japan:...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 10:15

... grounding pin Type C Round pin attachment plug Type D Round pins with ground Type E Round pin plug and receptacle with male grounding pin Type F "Schuko" plug and receptacle with side grounding ... 170; Thailand, 181–182; Vietnam, 195–196 E electrical adaptors, 216–217 embassies, 205–206 entertaining See business entertaining equality/inequality issues, xvi–xvii; China, 8; India, 27; Indonesia, ... situations, business meetings, and understanding local culture Americans must now consider how economies are continuously shifting all over Asia, and how Asian countries interact with the West and each...

Ngày tải lên: 21/01/2014, 23:20

... 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 massive political and economic ... Chinese government for several days in 2006) Successful globalization will require that you, too, learn how to adapt to the cultural aspects of doing business in Asia Just understanding Chinese ... schrecklicher als eine tätige Unwissenheit) During my life, I have seen World War, reconstruction, terrorism, and tremendous advances in technology On this increasingly interconnected planet, businesses...

Ngày tải lên: 21/01/2014, 23:20

... probably is not even thinking in English; he is thinking in Japanese Knowing how Japanese people tend to arrive at decisions gives you an edge And don’t we all need every business advantage we can ... Open-minded or Closed-minded? Studies of cognitive styles suggest that people fall into openminded and closed-minded categories The open-minded person seeks out more information before making a ... argument and no appeal: Charging interest is wrong Obviously, running a modern banking system without charging interest is challenging So why are Canada and the USA closed-minded? Cultural Orientation...

Ngày tải lên: 21/01/2014, 23:20

... that Cantonese-speaking Chinese audiences can understand the Mandarin-speaking actors, or vice versa The government of the PRC has begun investing in Chinese language training for foreigners Contributions ... Shanghai-born 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 ... relatively peaceful since then A traditional site for gambling, Macao is the only place on the Chinese mainland where casinos are permitted ● Tips on Doing Business in China ● ● ● ● Experienced...

Ngày tải lên: 21/01/2014, 23:20

... 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 ... an interest in their culture and history Be patient, expect delays, show little emotion, and not talk about your deadlines At the end of a meeting, leave before the Chinese Business Entertaining ... young Chinese) ■ Handkerchiefs (they symbolize sadness and weeping) ■ Gifts (or wrapping paper) in which the predominant color is white, black, or blue Do not wrap a gift before arriving in China;...

Ngày tải lên: 26/01/2014, 18:20