This negotiation was different. I liked the fact that we acted it out as we did, to really get the feel. It is very hard to not look someone in the eye. It does however,make you focus on your other senses, such as good listening. I think perhaps this is not such a bad thing, and maybe sometimes as Americans we read too much into things and miscommunicate from that. I could tell from the tone of someone's voice what they were trying to communicate, or if they were frustrated, excited, impatient, or just plain bored.
Our culture--Betan- obviously a take off, of some kind of Asian country. We were not to say no, but to say, "That would be difficult" I kind of like that. It's non-aggressive culture and way submissive was a nice change from the dominant, type of culture we live in now. I think it was enjoyable to host tea and serve. It is true that when dining and eating together it breaks the ice and brings fellowship. I thought it was a neat negotiation.
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