When conducting business in English in Asia, if the answer to a question is "yes," one should assume that means
A. with certainty.
B. no.
C. the question is understood.
D. I can be persuaded.
E. this is fair.
C. the question is understood.
Even if you are operating in the English language, there are nuances between cultures that can lead to misperceptions. For instance, in Asia, a "yes" answer to a question "simply means the question is understood," says one well-traveled writer. "It's the beginning of negotiations."
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