If there’s one truth about doing business across cultures, particularly in Asia, it’s this: Respect is everything. In Western contexts, negotiations are often approached with a focus on outcomes: fast ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. “No.” It's one of the most commonly used words in any language, but people’s willingness to ...

In the United States, cultural differences between regions of the country are often pointed to as examples of how diverse cultural norms can lead to conflict and understanding. For instance, "New ...

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It's a widely accepted notion among economists that cultural differences can pose a significant barrier to trade. The larger the cultural gap between two countries -- judging by differences in ...