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Informal conversation is an important part of any business
relationship. Before you start a discussion, however, make sure you understand
which topics are suitable and which are considered taboos (禁忌) in a particular
culture. Latin Americans enjoy sharing information about their local history,
art, and customs. They expect questions about their family and are sure to show
pictures of their children. Yon may feel flee to ask similar questions of your
Latin American friends. The French think of conversation as an art form, and
they enjoy the value of lively discussions as well as disagreements. For them,
arguments can be interesting-and they can cover pretty much or any topic-as long
as they occur in a respectful and intelligent (智慧的) manner.
In the United States, business people like to discuss a wide range of
topics, including opinions about work, family, hobbies, and politics. In Japan,
China, and Korea, however, people are much more private. They do not share much
about their thoughts, feelings, or emotions because they feel that doing so
might take away from the harmonious (和谐的) business relationship they’re trying
to build. Middle Easterners are also private about their personal lives and
family matters. It is considered rude, for example, to ask a businessman from
Saudi Arabia about his wife or children.
As general rule, it’s
best not to talk about politics or religion (宗教) with your business friends.
This can get you into trouble, even in the United States, where people hold
different views. In addition, discussing one’s salary is usually considered
unsuitable. Sports is typically a friendly subject in most parts of the world,
although be careful not to criticize a national sport. Instead, be friendly and
praise your host’s team.The author considers politics and religion ().
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It’s all part of sports.
It’s all part of celebration.
It’s the golden rule of sports.
It’s how to stay cool.
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the general public
modern art lovers
corporate members of MOCA
people involved in art business
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not so useful as
less useful than
the most useful of
as useful as
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They consider the use of illusion to be inappropriate in contemporary art.
They do not agree the marks on a flat surface can ever satisfactorily convey the illusion of three-dimensional space.
They do not discuss important works of art created in the past.
They do not think that the representation of nature was ever the primary goal of past painters.
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The art of saying thank you.
The secret of staying pretty.
The importance of good manners.
The difference between elegance and good manners.
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the difference between general history and art history
the making of art history
what we can learn from art
the influence of artists on art history
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to become leaders in business and art worlds
to co-operate with other members of MOCA
the new ways of communication between people
about the relationship between art,business and community
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