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Different countries have different rules on doing business. When there is a chance for you to go abroad for a business purpose, it is best to be clear about the rules and customs. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}
In Brazil
Brazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (especially women) with light kisses.
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In Singapore
Singaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} This is because arriving late is considered impolite.
In Switzerland
The Swiss call each other by their last name. They are also respectful of private lives. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}
For example, asking about a lady's age or how much they make a month is seen impolite. Being on time is required. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. They al-so have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups make the final decisions, even if others might disagree.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} They keep their hands be seen at the table and their arms off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.
Please remember, when in Rome, do as the Romans do.
A. What's more, they are relaxed about time. B. You are always supposed to be on time. C. People there are also serious about table manners. D. You should be careful not to ask about personal information. E. Here is some must-know information on how people behave in doing business in some countries. |
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China Hanfu Day is on the third day of the third month of the Chinese lunar calendar. In ancient China, this day was also {#blank#}5{#/blank#}as Shangsi Festival (上巳节). Its purpose is to encourage young Chinese {#blank#}6{#/blank#}pride in traditional clothing, as well as Chinese culture.
Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han people who lived in China before the Qing Dynasty It has a history of about 3,000 years and it {#blank#}7{#/blank#} greatly so far. However, some of {#blank#}8{#/blank#} main characteristics (特点) remain. For example, there are two parts that overlap (交叠) on the front which is called "jiao ling".
China is becoming a leading country in the world, and the Chinese people feel{#blank#}9{#/blank#} confident about its traditional culture than ever before. Wearing traditional clothing might be an interesting way of showing {#blank#}10{#/blank#} they feel about this.
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I first knew about World Letter Writing Day from Grandpa. The day falls on the first day of September every year. People can take a {#blank#}1{#/blank#} from social media and write a letter to their family or friends.
When Grandpa was young, there were no phones or computers. When people {#blank#}2{#/blank#} someone, people could only contact (联系) {#blank#}3{#/blank#} by writing letters. At that time, Grandpa wrote lots of letters to Grandma to show his love. Now they are both over 70 years old, but they still have a close {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. Every year, Grandpa writes a letter to Grandma as her birthday gift.
There are lots of old letters in Grandma's room. She told me, "These letters bring back lots of good old {#blank#}5{#/blank#}. They are very precious (珍贵的) to me."
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