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Thread: Soon to work in Harbin , Need to learn language fast! Starting now from Wisconsin USA

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[quote=JABAROOTOO,261113]Your friend has advised you correctly.  It often takes forever to get things changed but when it happens it happens swiftly.  Perhaps the best investment you can make when you arrive it to find an astute independent translator with some experience in business negotiations.

Brief them on your requirements and expectations and ask for their advice on how to approach matters.  Be sure to have plans B C  and D up your sleeve.  A few bottles of good quality of 'plonk' will go down a treat at these negotiations.

Chinese generally like to do business over food and baijiu and a lot of palm greasing.  If you can go the distance (drink a few under the table) then you may just get things done swiftly.  Once you have their respect you can usually move ahead with a little or a lot less friction.  But don;t ever expect smooth sailing.  Just be ecstatic and grateful when you get it.

Unless you own a factory hear I doubt you will have much contact with the general labour force, only relevant engineers and dept. heads.

A couple of declared bottles should not cause any concern at customs.  Be sure not to carry it in your carry-on luggage as it may be confiscated.  Pack well in checked luggage.[/quote]

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