Kiss, Bow, Or Shake Hands Asia: How to Do Business in 13 Asian Countries

Terri Morrison, Wayne A. Conway

Adams Media, Nov 15, 2006 - Business & Economics - 256 pages

'Kiss, bow, or shake hands - Asia' reveals the subtleties of interaction, negotiation strategies, and professional skills you need to keep poised for success in your business travels. This guide to Asia contains up-to-date information to lead you through social 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 other. Learn about business practices, cognitive styles, negotiation techniques, and social customs. Give the right gift; make the right gesture. Includes - Cultural IQ tests; 'Know Before You Go' tips; Alerts on international security issues. Countries profiled are China (Hong Kong), India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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Review: Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: Asia: How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries

User Review  - Salymar - Goodreads

KISS, BOW, OR SHAKE HANDS: ASIA is full of DOs and DONTs and cultural overviews about selected Asian countries. I appreciated it; however, if you live in Asia and you know and love your own culture ...

Review: Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: Asia: How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries

User Review  - Claudia - Goodreads

I am currently reading about South Korea and China in this book. it definitely helps understand various aspects of another culture...of course, some statements are sterotypes.

Contents

• China: 1
• Hong Kong: 16
• India: 21
• Indonesia: 35
• Japan: 56
• Malaysia: 74
• Philippines: 94
• Singapore: 110
• South Korea: 125
• Sri Lanka: 143
• Taiwan: 155
• Thailand: 171
• Vietnam: 183
• Titles and Forms of Address in Asian Countries: 197
• Why Learn a Foreign Language?: 202
• Contacts and Resources: 205
• Avoiding Fashion Faux Pas: 208
• Holidays: 210
• Equivalents: 212
• International Electrical Adaptors: 216
• Index: 218
• About the Authors: 221

Bibliographic information

• Title: Kiss, Bow, Or Shake Hands Asia: How to Do Business in 13 Asian Countries
• Authors: Terri Morrison, Wayne A. Conway
• Publisher: Adams Media, 2006
• ISBN: 159869216X, 9781598692167
• Length: 256 pages
• Subjects: Business & Economics / Business Communication / General; Business & Economics / Business Etiquette; Business & Economics / International / General