After a morning of global cultural training,Marie,the vice president of marketing,was having lunch with Ann,who will be managing the new office in South Korea.Marie tells Ann,"There are cultural differences between the U.S.and South Korea that will affect the success of our office.For example,I suggest giving a couple of cans of Spam to your larger customers because Spam is considered elegant." Marie's advice to Ann is good,based on the fact that there are all kinds of cultural differences American managers have to get used to in other countries.

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There are all kinds of cultural differences American managers have to get used to.In China,people draw different lines between personal and work spaces,so that,for example,it is permissible for office colleagues to inquire about the size of your apartment and your salary and to give assessments of your wardrobe and your muscle tone,matters considered personal in the United States.In South Korea,if you want to give a gift that's considered classy and glamorous,you might present a can or two of Spam-yes,Spam,viewed as a thrifty pantry staple in the United States but in Korea still thought of as a symbol of luxury descending from a time of deprivation.

After a Morning of Global Cultural Training,Marie,the Vice President of Marketing,was