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I'm currently reading Richard Burger's book Behind the Red Door: Sex in China. It is a very interesting look at a subject that is rarely discussed with expats (or anyone else).
Tag Archives: business
The case of the effusive businessman – Succeeding in China with charm
For some reason, I’ve been brought to a number of business meetings even though I am in no way a businessman. Yet, I’ve been a part of making decisions related to hiring and forging partnerships. Today I thought I’d share … Continue reading
Posted in Life in China
Tagged business, China, Chinese, Chinese culture, History of China, Nanning
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A China Film Production Catastrophe: Part 2
In this article, Jonathan Poston finishes the story he started last time about how his kung fu film project collapsed without him ever seeing it coming… …the lead student (and there is almost always one in every group—the outspoken, respected … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Post, Life in China
Tagged Asia, Beijing, business, China, Cinema of China, Culture of China, Film school, United States
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Don’t expect customer service in China
In my three years in Chinese schools, teaching 20 different groups of students, nearly every class told me that “In China, the customer is God,” which left me dumbfounded because in my experience, customer service in China is practically non-existent. … Continue reading
Posted in Life in China
Tagged business, China, Chongqing, Consulting, Customer, Customer service, Education and Training, Hotel
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