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3. While western culture currently dominates the business world, the growing Asian markets are opening up rapidly. Many norms of body language accepted in the West convey the exact opposite of meaning in the East. Direct eye contact in the West is a sign of honesty whilst in many Eastern countries it is disrespectful. Can you picture the meeting where you are doing your utmost to make eye contact while your counterpart is trying equally hard to avoid it?
There are cultural differences, however, which are worth losing a deal for. In some countries in the world it is culturally acceptable to use child labor. In other countries bribing government officials is seen normal. To make the connection essential for ongoing business relationships, you must understand the culture of the people you are dealing with. As with everything, first impressions count and you don’t want to start by unknowingly showing disrespect to the people of the country you wish to deal with. The smallest details are important.
Even within the English speaking world you need to take care. American, English, Canadian and Australian cultures, whilst similar, all have their differences. A common language helps to break through cultural barriers and sort out misunderstandings but not making mistakes in the first place is a much better option.
（選D）4.What is the kind of culture differences that are worth losing a deal for?
(A) The kind that respects women.
(B) The kind that encourages working late.
(C) The kind that believes in a religion different from yours.
(D) The kind that sees bribing government officials as the norms.
我的問題：1.worth losing a deal for 不知道是什麼意思！
2.這題完全不會選，請大師詳細說明！！（EX關鍵字在哪....）
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