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Traveling in China – Business Etiquette and Culture
China is a fascinating country whose distinguished history of 5,000 years almost pales in comparison to the meteoric growth of the past two decades. It is a proud country full of rich traditions and multiple ethnic groups that is grappling with the reality of urbanization, capitalism, and globalization. For those looking to do business with or in China, even a basic understanding of this history and culture can pave the way for better communications and successful agreements. Those who have traveled the breadth of China know that any attempt to define China in simple terms is foolish. Every region of China has its own sub-culture and, in many cases, even…
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What Students Are Saying About Space Travel, Texting Etiquette and Unplugging
Most people tend to text others in the same way that you verbally speak to them, with the incorporation of slang. The majority of text messages don’t end with periods, since when someone is speaking verbally, their sentences don’t necessarily end in abrupt stops. Instead, they trail off and allow other people to add their own opinions to the discussion. Therefore, when you end your sentences with periods while texting digitally, it feels passive aggressive because it feels as if they’re ending the conversation and not allowing the other person to add on. — Emily, New York Personally, I prefer full sentences, grammar, and sensible punctuation. To me, a poorly…
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