Different formats in different countries

In every country, there is a certain attitude to specific manners. Furthermore every country or continent has its own opinion about cultural attitudes. In order to meet these aspect, an organization that attempts to write a business letter to China for example needs to explore background information about the culture and manners. Chinese writers are very tentative. Chinese writers are more hesitant than those in North America which means that Chinese letters are less direct. By saying that Chinese people are less direct means that they are avoiding pressure tactics to show respect and create more harmony. A typical closing in Chinese letters would be " wishing good health". It is very relevant for Chinese people to be friendly and respectful and that is why it is so important for other business professionals to know about the culture in order to write an appropriate letter that will satisfy the reader. 

In addition to, i decided to post a video that explains about the challenges of the Chinese culture. I think it is a very helpful video to understand the culture and attitudes a little bit better and also that it is not always easy for other people to understand.

 Have you ever had experiences with challenges of different cultures? Maybe while you have been to another country on vacation or other purposes you realized how different a country and its attitudes are compared to what you know from home.
References: 
 You Tube The Challenge of Chinese Culture http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUuFkFDiiLo
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