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... onerous and unrealistic ● Country Background Demographics Approximately 90 million Filipinos (2 006 estimate) live on about 2,000 islands in the Philippines The population of Manila, the capital ... Arab traders introduced Islam to the Philippines in the fourteenth century Concentrated in the southern islands, these Muslims fiercely resisted both Spanish and American authority Their refusal...
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How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 14
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20/10/2013, 20:15
... Men should wait for a Filipino woman to offer her hand, which most Filipino businesswomen will 106 ● ● Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: Asia Foreign businesswomen may initiate a handshake with Filipino...
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... easier by cooperating with you, such as the secretary of an important client Filipinos follow the Asian habit of not opening gifts in the presence of the giver Traditionally, if the recipient is ... Singapore Republic of Singapore Cultural Note Singapore remains a booming center of capitalism in Southeast Asia It is considered exceptionally safe (even antiseptic), however, visitors should remember ... Hands: Asia ● Country Background Demographics About 4,500,000 people live in this tiny nation (2 006 estimate) As a prosperous trading center, Singapore attracts many races The indigenous Malay...
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How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 16
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24/10/2013, 18:15
... or foreign-educated 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,...
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... Tips on Doing Business in South Korea ● ● ● ● ● Koreans are more independent and individualistic than their Asian neighbors They are the most straightforward of all Asians but can also be defensive, ... Country Background Demographics South Korea’s population of 49 million (2 006 estimate) is ethnically homogeneous (99.9 percent Korean with a small Chinese minority) South Korea 127 History Korea’s ... the need to apologize for such behavior South Korea 131 ● Cultural Orientation Cognitive Styles: How South Koreans Organize and Process Information In South Korea, one finds a culture that is...
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How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 18
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29/10/2013, 01:15
... honesty is not appreciated in Korea While a direct “no” is more accepted in Korea than in other Asian countries, Koreans are not as direct as many Westerners In order to avoid saying “no,” Koreans ... apart from the Chinese, Japanese, and other Asians is their emotionalism They are quick to anger and just as quick to reconciliation They are the only Asians among whom you will commonly see public ... went well Avoid being loud and boisterous around Koreans Although they are more direct than most Asians, they dislike rowdy behavior Treat the elderly with respect Acknowledge them first in a group,...
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29/10/2013, 01:15
... world Sri Lanka 145 ● Country Background Demographics Of Sri Lanka’s 20 million inhabitants (2 006 estimate), 74 percent are Sinhalese, 18 percent are Tamil, percent are Moor, and percent are ... Lankan View When Buddhism went into decline in India, Sri Lanka emerged as a Buddhist stronghold in southern Asia The majority of the population claim Buddhism as their religion Of the remaining citizenry, ... starting negotiations Be patient with delays, and not expect business to move as quickly as in Western countries Several trips to Sri Lanka may be necessary to finalize a deal Sri Lanka ● ● ● ● ● ●...
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08/11/2013, 00:15
... Japan, the USA, and other countries are good, and extensive trading continues Cultural Note Modernization has come swiftly to Taiwan, making it one of the wealthiest countries in East Asia Fast-food ... continue to hold onto their views on national identity ● What’s Your Cultural IQ? Studies show that Asians sleep fewer hours each night than North Americans and Europeans In Taipei, many businesses ... company’s Although Taiwan does not have any official cultural and commercial relations with various countries, (including the United States of America), they may have specific offices that maintain...
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08/11/2013, 00:15
... possible, and keep in touch after your trip is over Taiwan is relatively similar to other East Asian countries The Chinese in Taiwan are capitalists with the same motivations for doing business ... Go Taiwan sits in the Pacific’s “Ring of Fire”—right above the juncture of the Philippine and Eurasian plates—in a seismically volatile region (as evidenced by the earthquake in September of 1999) ... younger or foreign-educated Taiwanese, a handshake is the most common form of greeting The standard Asian handshake is more of a handclasp; it is gentle and lasts for some ten or twelve seconds (By...
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08/11/2013, 00:15
... percent are Chinese, and the remaining 11 percent are a mixture of other Asians and non-Asians History Like other countries of Southeast Asia, Thailand was peopled in prehistoric times through successive ... high level of technology achieved by prehistoric people in Southeast Asia During the eleventh century, the Thai people began migrating from southern China (Some research indicates that they were ... Thailand Kingdom of Thailand Former: Siam Cultural Note Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia never to have been a European colony The country consistently remained free of European...
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Tài liệu How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 23 docx
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15/12/2013, 10:15
... DC, to attempt to replace U.S troops with South Vietnamese forces But the Army of South Vietnam was unable to stop the Communist forces, and Saigon, the South Vietnamese capital, fell on April ... “Republic of Vietnam.” ANSWER: FALSE Reverse the names South Vietnam used the name Republic of Vietnam In common with other Communist-bloc countries, North Vietnam added “Democratic” to its name ... Vietnamese were northerners who gradually moved south and eventually reached the Mekong delta The nation of Vietnam (as a country distinct from the rest of Southeast Asia) dates back only as far as...
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Tài liệu How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 24 pptx
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15/12/2013, 10:15
... choices—especially because the peace negotiations did not prevent North Vietnamese forces from overrunning South Vietnam in 1975–76 As it happened, Le Duc Tho declined to accept his peace prize ● Cultural ... half-hour late 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 ... talk, drinking tea, and developing a rapport Do not consider this time wasted In common with other Asian cultures, the Vietnamese will often say what they believe foreigners want to hear It is your...
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Tài liệu How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 25 ppt
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15/12/2013, 10:15
... books tend to render his name as King Ibn Saud Arabic naming traditions are used in many Islamic countries outside of the Middle East—for example, Indonesia In general, names are written in the ... 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 ... name can indicate a caste, Northern Indian families sometimes opt to change their surnames In the southern region, naming conventions differ Traditionally, Hindus did not have family surnames A...
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Tài liệu How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 26 pdf
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... 33 feet inch 6.451 centimeters 0. 006 944 44 feet2 inch3 16.387 064 milliliters 0.000 578 feet3 inch3 16.387 064 milliliters 0.029 761 pints, dry inch 16.387 .064 milliliters 0.034 632 pints, liquid ... home, and invest in some high-quality fabric accessories In some countries, men remove their jackets at work, while in other countries, executives usually not loosen their ties or take off their ... nautical minim (U.S.) 0 .061 611 52 milliliters 0.002 083 33 ounces, liquid ounce, avoirdupois 28.349 523 125 grams 437.5 grains ounce, liquid (U.S.) 29.573 53 milliliters 0 .062 pints, liquid ounce,...
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Tài liệu How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 27 doc
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21/01/2014, 23:20
... Malaysia, 88–89; Philippines, 95, 106 107; Singapore, 121; South Korea, 140–141; Sri Lanka, 153; Taiwan, 168–169; Thailand, 180 Transparency International, 206 travel insurance, 207 U universal ... Singaporeans, 114; of South Koreans, 129–130; of Sri Lankans, 147–148; of Taiwanese, 161; of Thais, 175; of Vietnamese, 188–189 B bows, 70, 88, 120, 121, 140, 179, 193 bribery, 42, 80, 91, 206 Buddhism, ... Singapore, 116–119; South Korea, 132–139; Sri Lanka, 149–152; Taiwan, 163–168; Thailand, 177–179; Vietnam, 191–193 218 C calendars, 55 Cao Dai, 187 Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 206 207 Central...
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Tài liệu How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 1 pdf
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21/01/2014, 23:20
... President–Communications, Connexion by Boeing KISS, BOW, OR SHAKE HANDS: How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries ASIA • CULTURAL OVERVIEWS • TIPS FOR DOING BUSINESS • KNOW BEFORE YOU GO • NEGOTIATING ... Kong India Indonesia Japan Malaysia Philippines 197 Appendix A Titles and Forms of Address in Asian Countries Appendix B Why Learn a Foreign Language? Appendix C Contacts and Resources Appendix ... South Korea Sri Lanka Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Preface In the dozen years since the first edition of Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands was originally published, Asia has changed in remarkable ways Asian...
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Tài liệu How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 2 ppt
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21/01/2014, 23:20
... Introduction ix the benefits of learning the language of your target countries, and corroborating translations and design elements locally Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: ... globalization “Audi alteram partem.” —Hear the other side Cultural Orientation For each of the countries in Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: Asia there is a Cultural Orientation section The study of ... citizens It just makes them individuals Many global executives adopt the manners of their targeted countries, so why U.S executives need to study foreign ways? There are a variety of reasons First...
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21/01/2014, 23:20
... Indonesia Paci f ic O c e a n P h i l ippine S ea page 56 Japan Philippines page 155 Taiwan page 125 South Korea China People’s Republic of China Local short form: Zhong Guo Local long form: Zhonghua ... often avid fans (and sports gamblers) When Shanghai-born Yao Ming joined the Houston Rockets in 2002, Chinese interest in basketball soared overnight And the Beijing Olympics has generated massive ... are many places in Asia where the People’s Republic of China finds itself in conflict with other countries Which of these is not currently an international “hot spot?” a Macao b North Korea c The...
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Tài liệu How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 4 pdf
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26/01/2014, 18:20
... I will buy a book Time frames can only be determined by the context of the sentence, or by time indicators like “tomorrow.” Be very specific on times and dates for appointments, contracts, or ... products all over China ● Country Background Demographics Hong Kong packs million inhabitants (2 006 estimate) into its 1,092 square kilometers, giving it one of the highest population densities...
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Tài liệu How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 5 pptx
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26/01/2014, 18:20
... well Before the 1997 handover to China, many residents of Hong Kong sought citizenship in other countries so that they could flee if Beijing’s rule became oppressive Hong Kong’s Chinese were angered ... As a trading center, the citizens of Hong Kong have learned to business with partners from many countries Perhaps the only country with which they have a problematic relationship is Japan During ... take its rightful place as one of the world’s leading nations and as the leading military power in South Asia ● What’s Your Cultural IQ? In 2004, a new prime minister of India was sworn in TRUE or...
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