[KnowItAll]

Comparing American and Chinese Negotiation Styles

Great video ... part of a google series of lectures / talks they're bringing online.

[zenlogo]

Interesting to watch video, brings home the importance of patience. Also nice to know there is an advantage to having grey hair! Thanx for finding this.

[hullexile]

Once taught negotiation skills to a group of Japanese students. Did a role play that I have done with UK managers.

'employers': we want you to work every other Saturday no extra pay
'employees': yes.

End of negotiation

Was being paid for three hours so took them to the pub to discuss cultural differences over a pint or three using the fee I was getting for teaching them to buy the drinks.