The process of negotiating an agreement in China can take a long time because ________ Chinese businesspeople
A) relationships are very important to
B) unsolicited sales proposals are not entertained by
C) financial advantage and profit are not important to
D) oral commitments are not recognized by
E) written agreements are never used by
Answer: A
Explanation: A) Intercultural communication expert Linda Beamer explains that the Chinese "generally consider the effect of a solution on the people and relationships before they take action." Because relationships are so important to Chinese businesspeople, the process of negotiating an agreement can take a long time.
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