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China Functional Roles in Business
New ReviewThe Chinese take hierarchy very seriously, but don’t be intimidated! Navigating corporate and government hierarchies is key to successful business negotiations and decision-making. Learn how this complex system impacts work culture,...
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India Family
New ReviewIn India, family relationships are a key focus. Until very recently, it was common for extended families to live together under one roof. Today, this is gradually changing as families begin to embrace a different lifestyle and live in...
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India Local Culture
New ReviewIndia’s dramatic changes over the past decade and a half have created opportunities and growth never before imagined by the country’s billion plus people. These changes have brought new ideas, attitudes, values, and hope into the...
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Hong Kong Typical Workday
New ReviewWhile businesses in Hong Kong follow a typical work schedule, professionals often work longer hours than in other countries—depending on the industry—in an effort to save face and appear hardworking to colleagues and management. Want to...
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Hong Kong Local Businesses
New ReviewLocal business culture in Hong Kong can be traced back to the early British trading companies in the 1700s. Today, these businesses, known as hongs, continue to operate alongside more modern Chinese and foreign firms. Tradition, family,...
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Germany Children Activities
New ReviewChildren’s activities tend to keep German parents busy. Unlike schools in many other Western countries, most schools in Germany don’t offer extracurricular or intramural sports or other activities. Anyone wishing to take up a musical...
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France Values and Belief System
New ReviewSince the French Revolution, the republic’s motto has been “Liberté, égalité, fraternité” (“Liberty, equality, brotherhood”), which certainly says something about French attitudes. In France, however, generalizations don't always apply....
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France Demographics
New ReviewCurious about France’s demographics? The country has a population of more than 60 million, with 15 percent concentrated in the Paris metropolitan area—although many city-dwellers still identify with and appreciate their rural roots. The...
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China Religion
New ReviewOfficially, China is an atheist society, although freedom of worship is guaranteed under the Chinese constitution. Religious beliefs vary widely, which isn’t surprising in a country with 56 officially recognized national minorities....
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Germany Women in Society
New ReviewUnder the Grundgesetz (Basic Law), men and women in Germany are guaranteed equal rights. In reality, women and men don’t receive equal pay. In addition, only a handful of women make it to senior management positions. As in most other...
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Germany Values
New ReviewThe German view of the world has been shaped by the country’s complex, at times turbulent, history and by its position at the geographical heart of Europe. The very idea of a German nation was not even a real possibility until the...
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Germany Demographics
New ReviewGermany is one of the most densely populated countries in Europe. In fact, in the Rhine-Ruhr Valley, there are no obvious boundaries between cities. It’s just a mass of urban sprawl. Explore commonalities among German cities, which tend...
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Indonesia Values and Belief Systems
New ReviewTogetherness defines the collectivist rhythm of Indonesians’ lives. In Indonesian society, the role of the individual is subordinate to that of the group. Although development has brought many imported, impersonal elements of urban life...
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Indonesia Food and Eating Habits
New ReviewIndonesians commonly eat rice at every meal with a variety of side dishes of meat, fish, and vegetables. Energy is expensive, and foods are often quick-fried or sautéed. Even with the fertility of Indonesian lands and a long growing...
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Singapore Customs When Visiting Homes
New ReviewIt’s important to remember that Singapore is a young multiracial and multicultural society. Over time, the locals have become accustomed to dealing with members of different races and cultures. As a result, adherence to behaviors and...
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Singapore Gift Giving
New ReviewDid you know that gift-giving is not a custom in Singapore in business situations? In fact, it could be construed as bribery. However, it’s perfectly acceptable to give someone, including a business colleague, a modest gift in a social...
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Singapore Customs
New ReviewCustoms among the Singaporeans vary greatly depending on an individual’s ethnicity and religion. Explore how the Chinese celebrate the Chinese New Year, which marks the beginning of the lunar year and is by far the most important annual...
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Mexico Work Ethics
New ReviewWages are often very low in Mexico, and supporting a family is often difficult. For many, the only way to survive is by working six-day, forty-eight-hour weeks, sometimes at two jobs. Driving this industriousness is the belief that...
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Japan Values
New ReviewMany of the values and basic assumptions the Japanese make about life have their origins in Buddhism and Shintoism. The primacy of the group or the collective good and the value placed on maintaining harmony are particularly strong and...
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4 Easy Ways to Get Your First 100 Subscribers Fast
New ReviewOne of the toughest parts of running a YouTube channel is getting your first 100 subscribers. Here we go through four easy ways you can kickstart your YouTube channel's subscriber numbers. So if you are hoping to learn and get started on...
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Decision Heuristics: How Customers Decide What to Buy
New ReviewConsumers behave in many different ways, and marketers and companies need to understand how consumers make their buying decisions. Decision Heuristics are the kind of internal criteria that consumers have when they are deciding when to...