If you were to attend a business meeting in Japan and find all of the Japanese sitting side by side at a table staring at a spot on the wall, would you think that strange? In Japan, maintaining eye contact during conversation is considered to be rude. Once you recover from your initial culture shock, you'll notice other customs that might seem very odd to you, but not at all odd to them. In Crossing the Dateline: Japan, China, India, you'll uncover the mysteries of Asian culture. While some elements of culture are common to all Asian countries, some are not. After being introduced to the common cultural elements, you'll tour the cultures and business practices of two powerhouses in the global market; namely, Japan and China. Asian culture is vastly different from American business culture. If fact, even the calmest, most easygoing American businessperson will be viewed as brash, bulldozing, and disrespectful by the gentle, reflective Asian. This course will help prepare you for cultural understanding that is an essential factor in successful business negotiations with your Asian counterparts.

International business travelers, managers, directors, project managers, project team managers, and other personnel conducting business with other cultures

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Asian Cultural Roots

Asian Comparisons

Japan

China

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