Be cunning or be simple in international business?
Post 1 of 13
A Chinese proverb goes, no business man is not cunning(wushang bujian), Well do you think we should be more cunning or more simple in business?
17 Jul 2007 00:57
Post 2 of 13
Replying to [heshelleyatgmaildotcom]:
Just be your natural self, it's best!
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Just be your natural self, it's best!
macs2005
17 Jul 2007 12:08
Post 3 of 13
Replying to [heshelleyatgmaildotcom]:
be honest and then be yourself, it is ok.
be honest and then be yourself, it is ok.
18 Jul 2007 05:46
Post 4 of 13
Replying to [heshelleyatgmaildotcom]:
hello, i think in this proverb, cunning mean that business man is in persuid of most benifit with his all wisdom. Whatever simple or honest businessman is trying to get most benifit. So do what you can do to seek the benifit , of course, you must obey the laws;that is ok.
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hello, i think in this proverb, cunning mean that business man is in persuid of most benifit with his all wisdom. Whatever simple or honest businessman is trying to get most benifit. So do what you can do to seek the benifit , of course, you must obey the laws;that is ok.
Regards
18 Jul 2007 19:21
Post 5 of 13
Replying to [heshelleyatgmaildotcom]:
This is the conclusion & experience from forerunner. You can preform not to be cunning to others but you should defence
This is the conclusion & experience from forerunner. You can preform not to be cunning to others but you should defence
18 Jul 2007 21:10
Post 6 of 13
Replying to [heshelleyatgmaildotcom]:
cunning or simple? depends. need to adapt. for example, if i deal with chinese, i know to be cunning... because i know that is part of chinese business culture. but if i'm dealing with america, i'll be simple and direct, because that's their business culture.
so i would say either cunning or simple, depending on who you're dealing with.
cunning or simple? depends. need to adapt. for example, if i deal with chinese, i know to be cunning... because i know that is part of chinese business culture. but if i'm dealing with america, i'll be simple and direct, because that's their business culture.
so i would say either cunning or simple, depending on who you're dealing with.
19 Jul 2007 04:14
Post 7 of 13
Replying to [heshelleyatgmaildotcom]: As you are, will be reflected in your business dealings and the way the people respond. Be honest and be natural. It will work.
19 Jul 2007 06:21
Post 8 of 13
Replying to [malcomkatalia]:Hi,as a Chinese I'm confused about this problem,I'm direct and honest in nature,but sometime I find it hard to catch the tide and be regarded stupid.
20 Jul 2007 23:42
Post 9 of 13
Replying to [heshelleyatgmaildotcom]:
Be yourself. Honesty is alwasy the best policy. Business and work is just part of our life.
Be yourself. Honesty is alwasy the best policy. Business and work is just part of our life.
23 Jul 2007 01:04
Post 10 of 13
Replying to [heshelleyatgmaildotcom]:
yes, it really depends who you are dealing with.
yes, it really depends who you are dealing with.
24 Jul 2007 07:01
