few interesting stuff

some interesting stuff from my BTC module abt intercultural communication..
everyone say i'm bias
coz this chapter is not tested in exam, thus i only "highlight" those related to japan.. haha..

some interesting points to note(abt japan):
1) japanese good writing style is to write with ki-sho-ten-ketsu
2) in japan, there is at least 15 ways of saying "No"
3) Pepsi-Cola's slogan "Come alive with Pepsi-Cola" is translated to "Pepsi-Cola brings your ancestors back from the grave" in Japanese
4) when presenting to japanese audiences, they would nod their heads and say nothing during the presentation. however, nodding their heads does not means that they agree, but just that they understand what you say.

some interesting points to note(general)
1) as most country take the form of hand shaking as greeting, bowing in japan, kissing cheek(s) in France and Belgium, etc etc, the MOST INTERESTING would be that KISSING LIPS IN RUSSIA.
2) In China, the normal response to an English compliment such as "Your dress looks very pretty!" is "No, no, it's very ordinary! It's cheap!", which may baffle many people from Western cultures who expect "Thank you" as a response. To Chinese, "Xie Xie" (Thank you) in this situation is likely to be seen as arrogant and strange.
3) Don't show admiration of possesions in an Arab or Latin American home as the owner will feel compelled to give you the item you have admired.
4) Physical touching in public is common among Latin Americans (more than 100 times per hour in a cafe situation)
5) In thailand, things in threes are welcomed as gift.
6) Don't buy gift for Arab women

there are still alot of interesting points which i think i'll post later i guess... tired..