Asian Business Code Words: 1999 Archive

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Boye Lafayette de Mente's Asian Business Code Words

This is the 1999 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 Problem of Names

November's Code Word (Japan)
Kenbei (Ken-bay) Dislike of America!

October's Code Word (China)
Jie (Jee-eh) Staying Within Limits

September's Code Word
Ki (Kee) That Japanese Touch

August's Tip (Japan)
Ojigi Politeness Makes Perfect

July's Tip
Negotiating Chinese Style

June's Tip (Korea)
The Personal Nature of Business

May's Code Word (Japan)
Ageashi Tori (Ah-gay-as-she Toe-ree) Tripping on Your Own Tongue

April's Code Word (China)
Kuai Zi (Kuu-aye Tzu) Small Piece Picker-uppers

March's Code Word (Japan)
Shinyo (Sheen-yoe) Absolute Trust

February's Tip (Japan)
Saho Etiquette as Virtue

January's Tip
Women in New China