Ray's Response
After having done business with hundreds of manufacturers in China, Raymond Koot (47, based in Taipei) has a wealth of first-hand experiences and knowledge to share with Club China members
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The impossible word ‘no’ or: how not to lose face
In China, if you want to be successful in business and social life, you need to find other words for ‘no’. You may find yourself forced to find new…
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Taiwan: drinking alcohol to show respect
Many Taiwanese drink alcohol as a way to celebrate a special occasion or to show respect. To show respect with alcohol? Sure! If you are an important…
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Getting stuck in Taipei's traffic
Taipei has a pretty good road system. The roads are maintained quite well and there is adequate traffic signage. But the roads and the signs are not…
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Bonus time
We have reached Chinese New Year. Many employees are waiting for this moment, for different reasons. It is for the fun of it, as it is the biggest…
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After a year of hard work: was it all worth it?
With the end of the year nearing, workers in Taiwan will wonder: is all the hard work paying off, will there be a bonus and how much will be taxed?…
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Success in life starts at school
I mentioned earlier that kids have a tough life in Taiwan. Schools start early and end late and most kids have some sort of afterschool learning…
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Taiwan at work
Office work in Taiwan is pretty much the same as it is anywhere else in the world, with a few interesting exceptions. I will tell you about desk naps…
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