Well... to most of us...

But don't ever think of taking advantages on this 'opportunity', because it does not work that way.

Because when Asians say 'Yes', it does not always mean 'Yes' either.

No, they are not really lying. They are just saving your face. According to culture, being said 'NO' to is very embarrassing. If an Asian gives you a 'NO', it means they won't want any more contact with you. And it means he/she is offending and insulting.

So... how could you get a right answer to your question?

Easy... Just ask right question.

Be careful not to ask a wrong question -- for example, if you ask, "can you do that?" , an Asian employee or partner of yours will always say "Yes" even though he knows for sure what you've asked is not practical and result will be more losses to business.

This is because (1) He CAN really do what you've asked -- if he says he can't do it, it'll take his pride; and (2) Telling you your order is not quite right will embarrass you (according to way he thinks). When he says yes, he is saving faces of both you and himself.

by Kevin Nunley http://DrNunley.com

People all over North America are telling me business is slow. "I can't say there isn't any business," Bob confides. "It's just that it's darned difficult to get sales. I have to work three times as hard just to get a small order."

Even though experts say our economy is still strong, most people agree we're in a recession. Many of us charged up our cards in 90s and don't feel much like buying anything we don't have to have. Others feel a little depressed about future and just don't want to spend anything to make their lives better or more successful.

Hey, I understand. Hardly anybody feels as adventurous as we did a few years ago in go-go '90s. But that doesn't mean we should roll up our tent and slink out of town.

THERE'S LOTS OF MONEY TO BE MADE!--even in a recession. Here are several ways to capitalize on recession and move your business or career forward no matter what.

Start by cutting prices. It's old law of supply and demand. When there is less demand for what we sell, it's time to drop price. Emphasize several low cost products or services that will appeal to thrifty.

I dropped prices recently at my site. I just leveled with people, told them that times were tight and I wanted to make my services available to everyone without putting them into more debt. Customers responded with overwhelming enthusiasm. Sales, which had been slow, suddenly became brisk.