Antonio Fonduca
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Humor in Chinese-Weste Business Relations
Humor theory suggests that humor and laughter are primitive ways of signalling good news and consent in a group. Having a common sense of humor can be experienced as sharing a secret code. Humor also says something about the person expressing it as confidence, intelligence and timing are all required for a well placed humorous remark. Humor requires the ability to respond to others in the moment and its use can be effective in difficult negotiation situations. For example, e
September 20, 2007
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Understanding Chinese-Weste Business Relations
One of the most ordinary mistakes that Westerners tend to make in interacting with the Chinese is to not prepare enough ahead of time. This is a fatal mistake, as thorough preparation is key. In the very own words of Sun Tzu: "Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win" It is quite basic really, yet so easy to neglect. To succeed in your business relations with the Chinese it is paramount to learn the ancie
September 15, 2007
Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Antonio Fonduca
We are what we repeatedly do
- Aristotle
We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness
- Thich Nhat Hanh
I dream my painting and I paint my dream
- Vincent van Gogh
You will receive everything you need when you stop asking for what you do not need
- Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj