tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304928500646903522.post6622548786932211741..comments2024-03-28T18:32:05.933-04:00Comments on bensozia: The Business Culture of Newly Capitalist ChinaJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037215533094998996noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304928500646903522.post-80907665063206113442018-07-04T14:25:46.221-04:002018-07-04T14:25:46.221-04:00So basically it's like the old-school Japanese...So basically it's like the old-school Japanese "business" culture of salarymen, but generally more cheap and seedy?<br /><br />A bunch of toxic male posturing, pretending to have a bigger and more vivacious appetite than you really do, acting tough and bragging about your business acumen, competitive drinking to see who can hold their liquor and not betray feeling miserable because of it best... all while wearing a hot and uncomfortable tailored suit, and constantly expecting the guy across the table to stab you in the back somehow...<br /><br />I'm told the Russians use similarly crass and stupid "business" tactics, often refusing to work with people who won't hammer down vodka in dangerous amounts, brag about the prostitutes they've hired or the mistresses they keep, and play pinfinger.G. Verlorennoreply@blogger.com