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... public—even if you are husband and wife On the other hand, contact between people of the same sex is permitted Men may hold hands with men or even walk with their arms around each other; this is interpreted ... with the thumb and little finger extended as an insult.) Pounding one fist into the palm of the other hand is considered obscene The head is considered the seat of the soul by many Indians and ... her or him Otherwise, the gift may have the appearance of a bribe It is not the custom to unwrap a gift in the presence of the giver To so would suggest that the recipient is greedy and impatient...
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... 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 ... know you, and this involves asking about your family and personal background Rather than presenting their own ideas, they more often react to the input of others It is difficult for them to be ... Individuals act in the context of a group (the family is the most important group) Thus, they must seek the consensus of the group, because the individual rarely feels that he or she has the final say...
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... within the consensus of the group and forgo personal triumphs The person with the highest ethos in the group (usually the oldest member) is the de facto leader One must not lose face or cause another ... Singapore was annexed by the British in 1819 British rule was to last some 120 years, and gave the island British legal traditions and the English language During World War II, the Japanese occupied ... Bow, or Shake Hands: Asia This may also be accompanied by an outstretched, flat hand (like a karate chop) or with both hands clasped together; the hand(s) are in front, preceding the direction...
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... public—even if you are husband and wife On the other hand, contact is permitted between people of the same sex Men may hold hands with men or even walk with their arms around each other; this is interpreted ... salaam, which is akin to a handshake without the grip Both parties stretch out one or both hands, touch each other s hand(s) lightly, then bring their hand(s) back to rest over their heart This greeting ... Singaporeans, a handshake is the most common form of greeting The standard Asian handshake is more of a handclasp; it is rather gentle and lasts for 120 ● ● ● ● ● ● Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: Asia...
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... 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 all but the last ... Hands: Asia elder and younger brother, husband and wife, elder friend and younger friend ANSWER: TRUE Confucianism also mandates Jen (a sense of duty to humanity), Shu (reciprocity—“Do unto others ... surrendered to the USA and forces in the north surrendered to the USSR The Soviets blocked attempts to hold nationwide elections, and the two sides became deadlocked When authorities in the north...
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... left hand during the handshake The junior person will initiate the greetings and be the first to bow The senior person will be the first to offer his hand A gentle handshake or nod of the head ... considered dirty and should not touch other people or objects Men should keep their feet flat on the floor during formal situations At other times men should take care that the soles of their shoes ... Expect others to the same This should not stop you from complimenting another, however, as compliments are appreciated Not losing “face” the dignity of another person—is a very important and delicate...
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... 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) Buddhism has many precepts ... Catholicism with them The Dutch followed in the next century, and finally the British arrived and declared it the British colony of Ceylon in 1815 During this colonial period, tea, rubber, and coconut ... another without appointments.) Sri Lankans take a “tea break” both in the morning and in the afternoon Don’t expect help from any employees during their tea break, even if they are sitting at their...
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... after the death of their father or brother (they stay unshaven during the traditional seven-week mourning period) In fact, one of the Taiwanese terms for foreigners is ang mo, meaning red beard The ... primarily Taiwanese and mainland Chinese Only percent of the population consists of the aboriginal inhabitants of Taiwan Although they live together amicably, there is some tension between the groups ... China between the KMT forces (led by Chiang Kai-shek after the death of Sun in 1925) and the Communist forces of Mao Tse-tung The KMT was defeated, and the refugees fled to Taiwan The provisional...
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... family, and inquiries about the health of the other s family 168 Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: Asia Topics to avoid are the situation with mainland China and local politics Generally, conversation during ... area and served coffee and tea At the table, the member of your team with the highest seniority should sit in the middle of one long side The second-ranked person will sit at his right, the third-ranked ... appointment is so close that you can get there on foot, plan for long travel times between appointments Taiwanese write the day first, then the month, and then the year (e.g., December 3, 2010, is...
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... 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 England off against each other, the ... conscious of the feelings of others and their position in the social hierarchy Decision-making revolves around the hierarchical, centralized nature of authority and the dependence of the subordinate ... 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 But their extreme...
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... 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 even ... delta The nation of Vietnam (as a country distinct from the rest of Southeast Asia) dates back only as far as the French colonization The French began their conquest in 1858, and by 1885 they ... division of the country into North Vietnam and South Vietnam lasted for almost two decades North Vietnam, with the support of the USSR and the People’s Republic of China, began another guerrilla...
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... group of people Other characteristic instruments include the bamboo flute, the Tam Thap Luc (a zither with thirty-six brass strings), and the gong ● ● ● Gestures In common with other Communist ... bow with the hands clasped together above the waist There is no physical contact However, the vast majority of businesspeople in Vietnam will greet you with either a slight bow or a handshake ... 192 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: Asia In Vietnam, as in most other countries, the day is written first, then the month, then the year (e.g December 3, 2010, is written 3.12.10)...
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... substantial time and effort to learn Spanish, 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 ... conversations, and they want clients to look at them—not the interpreters So, frequent flyers from France, Austria, and Korea dedicate years to learning languages And their clients respond Learning ... generally not change their names after they marry 200 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: Asia Another common naming convention is a given name first, then the father’s given name second,...
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... products, the Chilean 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 ... Christ) and a.d (anno Domini, the year of the Lord”) being used interchangeably or replaced with the terms b.c.e (before the Common Era) and c.e (Common Era) The new notation “Common” refers to the ... For example, there’s the story of the Texan and the Italian in Chile A large Chilean firm was nearing the end of a contract-evaluation process for oilfield equipment The Texan and Italian CEOs both...
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... KBSH:XE is available at their Web site The electronic World Holiday and Time Zone Guide contains a useful format of cross-referencing holidays both by the country and by the day of the year This database ... 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 other Learn ... China (and Hong Kong), India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam ASIA Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: Asia reveals the subtleties...
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... 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 advice If legal advice or other expert ... Praise for the Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands series “In this global economy, ANYONE who leaves the U.S is a fool if they don’t read up on their destination’s customs Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands is THE definitive ... “Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands is a great resource of cultural and businessrelated information The material is concise and easy to read The cultural information is unique, educational, and fun! It’s a...
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... encountered before? The associative thinker is still going to pigeonhole that new data in with something else (X is just another B) On xiv Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: Asia the other hand, the abstractive ... American that the United States of America is evil and should become a theocracy The North American is likely to scoff The United States a theocracy? Nonsense! Why, the separation of church and state ... are more apt to see the relativity of issues They admit that they don’t have all the answers, and that they need to learn before they can come to a proper conclusion Frankly, there are not many...
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... between ruler and subjects, between husband and wife, between father and son, between elder brother and younger brother, and between friends Since all but the last are hierarchal, rank and age have ... to the Communist Party The National People’s Congress elects the Standing Committee, which holds executive power and is made up of the premier and leading ministers The premier is the head of the ... However, they still strongly consider the other two sources, and will not usually accept a proposal if it is in conflict with their personal feelings for the prospect Value Systems: The Basis...
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... calligraphy, and inquiries about the health of the other s family Generally, conversation during a meal focuses on the meal itself and is full of compliments to the preparer While the Chinese are not traditionally ... trips during the Chinese New Year, since many businesses close for a week before and after the festival The date of the New Year varies according to the lunar calendar Be cognizant of the fact ... calendar Be cognizant of the fact that the Chinese write the date differently than most North Americans The year is written first, then the month, then the day (e.g., December 3, 2010, is written...
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... Shake Hands: Asia Language The Cantonese form of Chinese and English are the official languages Since the takeover of Hong Kong by the PRC, more students are studying Mandarin, which is the official ... Stock Exchange, the University of Madras, etc.) executives may keep two versions of their business cards The one with the newer city names are for governmental officials, and the others are for ... president is the chief of state There are two multiparty legislative houses: the Council of States and the House of the People In the 1920s, Mahatma Gandhi made the Indian National Congress into...
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