Culture
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Earth Day: CSOFTers Stay Green
Here at CSOFT, we strive to view every day as Earth Day. Our people come from all corners of the world, and don’t necessarily celebrate on the same day or in the same ways. However, we all make a conscious effort year-round to be environmentally conscious and friendly. To honor Earth Day, we took a moment to ask our global CSOFTers how their home countries celebrate our planet, and how they make an effort in their everyday lives to be more conscientious about the saving the environment.
CSOFT Halloween – The Last Pumpkin Standing!
It was a chilly October night on Friday the 28th and CSOFT employees were busy finishing their work and preparing for the weekend ahead. But, as the ghostly masks, glaring pumpkins, and ghastly rags appeared around the room, it became clear that that this wasn’t a normal Friday night at the office.
International Market Access: TP-Link’s Success Worldwide
Chinese manufacturer of computer networking products TP-Link is one of the few examples of a Chinese company that has successfully gone global. The Shenzhen-based company has become one of the world’s leading providers of SOHO & SMB networking products and is still growing and striving to become one of the top 3 networking providers in the world.
But how did TP-Link manage to become this successful on a global level?
The Hardest Languages to Translate
Translators are charged with the difficult task of helping others make sense of foreign worlds through the conversion of one language to another, and none know how much work this can be than those who tackle what are considered the hardest languages to translate. This process can’t be done with the flip of a switch. […]
Global Communication: Universal Body Language
Without speaking a word, humans are able to convey a wide array of emotions thanks to global communication and body language. It is a universal mode of communication that goes beyond verbal language to reveal people’s attitude and feelings. From every country to every tribe, there are 6 universal non-verbal expressions that can be easily […]
The Chinese Negotiation Table
When travelling to China for a business trip, many first-time foreigners arrive with a winding list of do’s and don’ts, believing that these handy rules of etiquette are the primary key to successful negotiations. While “do: bring your own translator” and “don’t: begin eating before the host” are tips that may help get you into […]
A Look at How Culture Affects Global Business
In today’s globalized world, it is more important than ever to know how to navigate cultural differences in order to build a successful business. In a book titled The Culture Map: Breaking through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business, writer Erin Meyer, affiliate professor at INSEAD, gives a detailed depiction on how culture affects global […]
Understanding a Cross Cultural Negotiation
Culture has a deep impact on how people think, communicate, and behave. When it comes to business, culture also influences the kinds of transactions people make and the way they negotiate. Cultural differences between business executives can create barriers that hinder or even completely deadlock the negotiating process. Understanding how cultural differences can affect your […]
Localizing Luxury: Tapping into China’s Luxury Market
China’s luxury market has experienced an astonishing boom in recent years, with spending by Chinese consumers accounting for one-quarter of the global total. The growth is driven by a number of factors: an increase in the number of Chinese travelers and their household disposable income to name a few. The flourishing Chinese market has presented […]