how to restore peace in your home

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Ngày tải lên: 15/03/2014, 10:20

... 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 ... your knee. However, any form of leg cross- ing is ostentatiously casual in Malaysia; never cross your legs in the presence of Malaysian royalty. ● Do not prop your feet up on anything not intended...

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 ... 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 hard drinking (by men), ... 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...

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 ... next-highest- ranking person, and so on. e Koreans will be lined up inside in order of importance. ● English is the most widely studied foreign language. Your business meetings can be conducted in English. ... are emphasized over innovation and experimentation. Be sincere and honest in business dealings. Meet face -to- face and keep in touch after your trip by e-mail and telephone. South Korea 133 ...

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 ... ■ You test your positioning with the target market: answering several ads. If your efforts result in interviews, you’ve probably done some decent marketing. If not, you’ll need to reassess your product, ... trumpet your talents. After an interview, a Follow-Up Letter will once again reaffirm your excellent qualifications. If the hiring process seems to be idling, you’ll rev that engine with a reminder...

Ngày tải lên: 25/10/2013, 18:20

... 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 ... and are a key to the respect you deserve in their culture. ● Oer your card with your right hand. Never place a Korean’s card in your wallet if you intend to put your wallet in your back pocket. ... 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...

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 ... remained in northern Sri Lanka for two years. Aer the negotiated Indian withdrawal occurred in 1990, elec- tions were held in the newly restructured provinces. With the result- ing victory in...

Ngày tải lên: 29/10/2013, 01:15

... tsunami. ● If the topic of the tsunami is broached by your Sri Lankan associates, be very sensitive to their viewpoints about the disaster, but refrain from oering your opinions on rebuilding, international ... etc. ● 3 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 ... those in West- ern countries. A nod of the head may mean “no,” and shaking your head from side to side can indicate “yes.” ● Pointing with your nger is considered rude. Beckon a person by waving...

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 ... Entertaining is most oen done in a restaurant and rarely in a home. If you are invited to a home, consider this an honor. Do not discuss business during a meal unless your host brings it up...

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: ... 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 ... sprinkling water on statues of Buddha, to (politely!) dousing friends with buckets of water, Thais enthusiastically celebrate Songkran over several days in April. It is a cleansing, purifying...

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 ... 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 ... rushed. Business Entertaining ● Your Vietnamese host will give at least one meal in your honor. You should return the favor by hosting a meal at an international hotel or ne restaurant. ● Business...

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 ... in ections in order to communicate eectively with native Chinese. One interesting aspect of the “sustained training” that Cartus recommends is that it must be stimulating enough to motivate ... with Chinese parents, or those who grew up in China), to “Advanced Business Chi- nese,” which includes accent modication for Chinese-Americans who need to adjust their pronunciation and in ections...

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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