TED talk "Cultural differences in business" by Valerie Hoeks

What is impossible in rush hour in China according to the speaker?

• to get on the subway

• to get your coffee on go

• to get off the subway

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Confucius philosophy empathizes:

• the importance of self-respect

• morality, sincerity and respect to elderly

• the importance of being friendly to strangers

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If you ask for a favour in China you ...

• you'll always be in debt

• should pay money to the person

• should repay it eventually

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The reason why business partner asked Valerie to change the seats during negotiations was:

• Valerie took his usual seat

• his chair was not comfortable

• the location to the entrance was not comfortable for him

• he was not paying attention

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For what nationality the concept of deadlines is of bigger value:

• Chinese

• Americans

• not mentioned in the video

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What is one of the most humiliating things for Chinese:

• not winning the competition

• admitting that don't know something

• making mistake in public

Check basic values of the Chinese mentioned in the video (choose 3 concepts):

• money

• face

• harmony

• national achievements

• relationship

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