Sometimes the boss calls you over, and when that happens, it can’t be something good, right? Right??
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With regards to China, “Big Brother” is often a topic of discussion in the west. But don’t forget about good old-fashioned sharp ears in the workplace!
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Working overtime in China is a tricky thing… sometimes expected, sometimes not. Sometimes mandatory, sometimes not. And apparently, sometimes fakes, sometimes not!
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The subject of little white lies continues. But who can tell when Chinese co-workers aren’t really being sincere?
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Ah, little lies told to the boss about reasons for being late… Don’t be shocked that this happens in Chinese offices too.
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So “Whats-his name,” the intern, is now the manager. But it might not be so easy to drop the old habits and establish new ones, which can be AWKward…
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Ah, the infamous intercultural misunderstanding… You might be surprised at how little many Chinese know about American Thanksgiving (and how this actually can impact business!).
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So the intern is now a manager… but without a whole lot of (non-coffee-pouring) work experience, it would seem that he still has a bit to learn about human nature.
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If you followed our story through Season 3, the intern, “Whats-his name,” has inexplicably been promoted directly to a manager position. And yes… hijinks ensue.
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Shocking revelations of the intern kind! We hope we didn’t upset you too much. See how this all turns out in Season 4, coming soon…
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All internships must come to an end… but how will this one end? (Hopefully not before you’ve mastered the word 实习!) Stay tuned…
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Pay attention… the intrigue we’ve begun this week will carry over into next week and even Season 4!
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Seeing and hearing… yes, there is a difference. At the office.
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Is this “早点“ thing a realistic misunderstanding? Maybe not, but it’s not impossible. (Think of it as a little Chinese language puzzle!)
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Everyone says that “relationships” are key to business in China. Yes, that’s true, but don’t forget that there’s a downside as well as an upside!
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尴尬 (gāngà): It’s a weird two-character word, but it’s a very useful concept, and certainly applicable to any office!!
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“All things in moderation” is a Chinese concept, right? But does it apply to coffee??
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Email and coffee: that pretty much sums up office life, right?
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OK, we’re on a bit of a coffee kick lately… it’s almost as if we’re addicted.
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Where there’s a sneeze, there must be a cold coming on, right? And in China, where there’s a cold, there’s the always-welcome advice to drink lots of hot water.
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