Asian Business Code Words: 1998 Archive

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Boye Lafayette de Mente's Asian Business Code Words

This is the 1998 archive of past columns by Boye Lafayette de Mente, one of our regular monthly columnists at the Asia Pacific Management Forum. A noted author with over 30 years of experience in China, Japan, Korea and other Asian countries, Boye's tips on doing business in the region is a major enhancement to our offerings. Some material is taken from Boye's many books exploring Cultural and Business Code Words, business etiquette, and language.

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December's Tip (Korea)
The Communication Problem

November's Code Word (Japan)
Itadakimasu (Ee-tah-dah-kee-mahss)/Gochisoh Sama (Go-chee-sohh Sah-mah)
Thanks for the Hospitality

October's Code Word (China)
Quan (Chuu-enn): Lessons in Being Boss

September's Code Word (Japan)
Aisatsu (Aye-saht-sue)
Paying Proper Respect

August's Code Word (Japan)
Meishi (may-e-she) Who Bows First?

July's Tip (China)
Human Feelings and Face

June's Tip (Korea)
Office Calls

May's Code Word (Japan)
Nihonteki (Nee-hoan-tay-kee)
Being Japanese-like

April's Code Word (China)
Bufangbiande (Boo-fahng-be-enn-duh)
How to Say No in Chinese

March's Code Word (Japan)
Rikutsu-poi (Ree-kuu-t'suu-poy)
Beware of Being Too Logical

February's Tip (Japan)
The Way of Wa

January's Tip
Origins of Chinese Etiquette