Do you want to go in Asia? Will you be able to communicate with Asians? How well do you know their tastes? Asian Chat will help you Here are some examples of situations:
*In the commercial field, it is common to see misunderstandings especially in regard to procedures, commitments and deadlines.
*Do you know why Microsoft products have been banned by the Chinese government last?
*Do you know why some foreign investors have received the support of Chinese government and others not?
*What position is adopted by neighboring countries of China as Singapore or Malaysia and what are the relations between these countries?
*You should know that the Chinese like to buy gifts to strengthen bonds of such food or everyday objects, but they do not receive clock, do you know why? Also why do the hosts rarely presents in the presence of guests?
*At the heart of meals in the presence of Chinese, to initiate a conversation, it is easy to ask “would you like a drink of alcohol? “,” Do you take coffee? “But you can not ask if the person wants rice. You know why?
*For small purchases in a market, you must know that in some you can negotiate the price, others do not.
*Some subjects may be discussed with Asian people, others are to be avoided, it is important to know.
*In the area of language, it is useful to know the differences between Chinese Simplified and Traditional Chinese, to understand why Korean and Japanese are so many Chinese characters.
*Be aware that some practices such as “blowing the nose in the presence of others can also be misunderstood by the Chinese as” spit “is in France.
Asian culture is fundamentally different from European culture. It is based on a tradition that dates back several thousand years, it is related to the country’s history and its relationship with the rest of the world. It is beneficial to understand to build good relations, and disregard, however, may generate misunderstandings.
The conferences that we offer you will deepen the culture of various Asian countries (China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, India South East Asia), to know their preferences, their taboos and their a priori to the Europeans.
These conferences will be held in Grenoble, they are available on request from companies or associations for people living outside the city. Training is offered both for people wishing to trade with one or several countries in Asia but also in their personal capacity to better understand Asian culture.
If you are interested, or if you need more information, please contact us by e-mail to europeasia@live.com. You will be informed about projects and news.