how to have peace in your mind

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... banking. While many prominent Filipinos have Chinese ances- try, there is considerable hostility toward the Chinese dominance of business. Arab traders introduced Islam to the Philippines in ... not move anything with your feet, and do not touch anything with your feet. ● Do not show the soles of your feet (or shoes). is restriction determines how one sits: You can cross your legs at ... Filipinos do not arrange themselves in neat lines. Instead, they form a pushing, shoving crowd, with each person out for him- or herself. e only times that Filipinos have queued in neat lines...

Ngày tải lên: 18/10/2013, 00:15

... wives of your business partners to dinner, but not to a luncheon. Expect to be invited to dinners and parties at the home of your Filipino partner (unless he or she is Chinese; Chinese rarely ... Never decline an invitation to a social event. ● When you interrupt Filipinos during a meal, they are obliged to ask you to join in. is is a formality; just thank them and decline, saying that ... and din- ner. If you are hosting a luncheon, be sure to provide a dessert. ● Social events oen end with dancing and singing. Expect to be invited to sing. ● Despite boisterous partying and...

Ngày tải lên: 20/10/2013, 20:15

... Philippines, that nger is pointed at the person or thing being insulted. ● Since pointing can easily be taken for an insulting gesture, Filipinos rarely indicate objects or directions by pointing ... situations in which a handful of small coins is traditional. ● When invited to a Filipino home, bring (or have sent before you arrive) owers or a delicacy to your hostess. Avoid bringing alco- hol ... traditions were suppressed, and Singapore was turned into a true meritocracy. Cultural Note Foreigners are honored in the Philippines by being invited to family events: weddings, anniversaries, baptisms,...

Ngày tải lên: 20/10/2013, 20:15

... generally in the morning. ● Always be on time for all business appointments. Making a Singa- porean executive wait is insulting and impolite. ● Try to schedule appointments at least two weeks in advance. ... of yours). ● Unwavering civility is the single most important attribute for suc- cessful relationships in Singapore. However, diplomacy in no way hinders the determination of Singaporean businesspeople ... vitally important in Singapore culture. Indeed, the stan- dard Chinese greeting literally means Have you eaten?” ● Respond to written invitations in writing. Among the Chinese, white and blue...

Ngày tải lên: 24/10/2013, 18:15

... 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 ... maintained. Giving gis to acquire favors is a common practice in the workplace, and reciprocity is expected. Friends expect to rely on each other for everything. ey spend a lot of time together, ... Note Prior to the 1950s, North Korea was the industrial heartland of the peninsula. However, their industries have been dwarfed by South Korea’s modernization. Nighttime satellite photos prove how...

Ngày tải lên: 24/10/2013, 18:15

... underwhelming or overwhelming, it pays to learn how to boast. It is possi- ble to be modest, yet effective. The trick is to avoid speaking solely of your own merits in every line. Instead, link your ... won’t have to train me. ■ Because I worked at your leading competitor for more than 15 years, I am a skilled worker so you can save time and money since you won’t have to train me. ■ You will have ... years, so you won’t have to go to great expense training me. Plus, I have learned how to deal with a wide variety of people from the pleasant senior citizen to the irate executive. In every case,...

Ngày tải lên: 25/10/2013, 18:20

... companies. Information that should be proprietorial tends to leak during these drinking sessions. Volvo is not the only foreign firm to have had problems in this arena. Business Entertaining ● e ... seriously. ● Consider sending your proposals in advance of your visit for your host to preview. At a presentation, recap the major points at the beginning and the end. Break up the information into small seg- ments ... moving your ngers up and down. Beckoning a person by mov- ing a single nger toward you is very rude. ● Cover your mouth when yawning or using a toothpick. It is not necessary to cover your...

Ngày tải lên: 29/10/2013, 01:15

... demands, including giving ocial status to the Tamil language. But the militant troops backed out on their agreement to surrender to the Indian peacekeeping force. e ghting continued, and Indian ... purity was historically a main reason for segregating interaction between castes. The Sri Lankan View When Buddhism went into decline in India, Sri Lanka emerged as a Buddhist stronghold in southern ... No business is conducted during the tea break. ● Many introductory business appointments are held over meals. Lunch in a restaurant is a common rst appointment, but lunch or dinner in a Sri...

Ngày tải lên: 29/10/2013, 01:15

... by your Sri Lankan associates, be very sensitive to their viewpoints about the disaster, but refrain from oering your opinions on rebuilding, international aid, etc. ● 3 PROTOCOL Greetings ● e ... intricately interconnected, the PRC continues to issue threatening statements regarding the inadvisability of the “secession of Taiwan.” Despite these declarations, the Taiwanese continue to hold onto ... PROTOCOL Greetings ● e traditional greeting is to place your hands together at chin level and bow slightly. ● Foreigners are not expected to initiate this gesture, but returning it will be appreciated. ● As...

Ngày tải lên: 08/11/2013, 00:15

... lightly in the beginning, because there could be up to twenty courses served. Expect your host to keep lling your bowl with food whenever you empty it. Finishing all of your food is an insult to ... rst person, “I,” Chinese will point to their noses to indicate the same thing. Gifts ● Gi giving is oen practiced within a business setting. Good gis for a rst trip include items with small ... are expected to be punctual to meetings. Do not get upset, however, if your counterpart is late. ● Evening entertainment is an important part of doing business in Taiwan, so expect to be out...

Ngày tải lên: 08/11/2013, 00:15

... word that refers to the orbit of the sun moving into Aries. It marks the beginning of a new solar year—the ai New Year. TRUE or FALSE: e celebrations usually involve throwing water on people. ANSWER: ... Chinese traditionally decline a gi three times before accept- ing; this prevents them from appearing greedy. Continue to insist; once they accept the gi, say that you are pleased that they have ... appreciated, but avoid bringing food gis with you to a dinner or party (unless it has been agreed upon beforehand). To bring food may imply that your host cannot provide enough. Instead, send food...

Ngày tải lên: 08/11/2013, 00:15

... providing you with a means to better your life today, and in the future. ● 3 PROTOCOL Greetings ● e graceful, traditional ai greeting is called a wai. Press your hands together as though in ... prayer, keeping arms and elbows close to your body, and bow your head to touch your ngers. e height of your hands is related to the level of deference or respect you are giving to the person ... them to shake your hand. If you need to give something to a monk, place it in front of him, or give it to a man to pass along. Monks are not expected to thank you for a contribution either—however,...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 10:15

... 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 ... cuisines available in Vietnam. In addition to Chinese and ai food, Vietnamese cities have restaurants serving French and American cuisine. One can spend a considerable amount of time in Vietnam ... are now in a race with the challenger to drain your drink! Of course, as soon as you drain that one, several more Vietnamese will undoubtedly challenge you again. ● 3 PROTOCOL Greetings ● e...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 10:15

... title than 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 ... Chinese-Americans who need to adjust their pronunciation and in ections in order to communicate eectively with native Chinese. One interesting aspect of the “sustained training” that Cartus recommends ... “Beginner Chinese for Heritage Learners” (these are employees with Chinese parents, or those who grew up in China), to “Advanced Business Chi- nese,” which includes accent modication for Chinese-Americans...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 10:15

... drugs (including dosages). In order to avoid problems at cus- toms, carry all medications in their original containers. Also, take an extra set of glasses, contacts, or prescriptions. In your ... was going to work with. e ostentatious show of jewelry and the loud clothes on the U.S. CEO indicated to me that he was in business to amass personal wealth and had the poor judgment to show ... following Asian destinations, consider the following cultural guidelines and try to outt yourself aptly for each country. ● China: Even casual wear is somewhat conservative. Revealing clothing...

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