Heng nothing big happened......
Morning -> Slack slack here, slack slack there...
Know what? Tkk told me 3 March 2008 is Girl's day in Japan! Dessert was special too because it is Girl's day~ hmm... no photo so... how do i describe it? it looks like a white-in-colour kueh wrapped with a scented leaf. The smell of the leaf is too strong to my liking hence i passed it to Tkk for consumption instead.
There is a Boy's Day as well and it's on 5 May.
Suddenly we went to the topic of fruits and I was surprised to find out that Tkk likes durian! If she ever visit Singapore, i must bring her to Geylang to eat durian sia.. make sure she likes it more. Hahhaa!
Tkk and I has the privilege to view the students' presentation on cultural differences. They were grouped according to where they are from (yah, grouped by me..) This is what I have learnt:
Japanese Business Culture
- They are working towards work-life balance. No more long working hours.
- When 2 businessmen meet up:
- Person of highest seniority should sit furthest from the door.
- Next, to exchange name cards with one another.
- Name cards should be placed on the table in front of you.
- To drink a sip of tea before introduction starts.
- Subordinates must not speak before superior speaks.
- 韩国人爱面子。Thus, the higher position they are in, the more generous they should be. It means spending more money even though you are gaining a higher salary.
- Frequent job rotations
- Speed is more impt than Quality. (A common word they use is 'Pali-pali' - means to be faster)
- Seniority is very impt.
- Suitable gifts to give to client in corporations: Orchids, pineapples or red apple
- Taboo gifts: Umbrella (伞=散), Clock and Towel
- During a banquet, seating arrangement is important. Guests must be seated nearer to the door while host further away.
- Cost of the banquet = Importance of the event/meeting
- It is rude for the guests to pay.
- Handkerchief is not a good gift. (As handkerchief is used for wiping tears)
I learnt something, hope you all do too.
Hehe. I bought my Cookie Elmo today too. PP wanted us to hit the mall and get some food & fruits for her and i took the chance to purchase her. Cookie ELmo is sitting on my office table now..................
SHe is so unbelievably cute... dun u agree?
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