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- MapleWood Lumber Company
- Welcome! My office is right this way.
- Welcome, Mr. Zhang! We here at Maplewood Lumber Company are so excited to explore potential business together. Have a seat.
- Thank you, Mr. Smith! It's an honour to meet you. We at Oasis Furniture believe this partnership can surely be prosperous!
- Whoa! What’s the rush?
- So, let's get down to business. Have you had a chance to review the terms of the contract?
- Several hours later...
- Ah, my apologies! You see, in China, we often start with some small talk and build a relationship before diving into business matters.
- Rush? We're just discussing business.
- Weather, yes! In China, we have various climates as well. Shanghai is often quite mild, though.
- I understand. Well, let's take a step back then. How about we talk about the weather? Canadian winters can be quite intense!
- As the conversation continues, Mr. Smith and Mr. Zhang delve into discussions about the weather, childhood experiences, family, and more. The non-business talk goes on for hours, and Mr. Smith's initial enthusiasm starts to wane.
- Of course, Mr. Smith. I'm sorry for getting carried away. Let's talk about our business collaboration.
- Mr. Zhang, I've enjoyed our personal chats today, but we do have a lot to cover in terms of business.
- Just as they are getting back on track, Mr. Smith's receptionist enters the room.
- Mr. Smith, your 5:00 appointment is here.
- Thank you Sandra. Please tell them I'll be right there.
- Wow! It's already 5:00?
- Yeah, time flies when you're having... discussions.
- I see. Perhaps we could continue this discussion tomorrow?
- Wonderful! Dinner it is!
- Mr. Zhang, I'm afraid we've run out of time for today's meeting.
- Tomorrow? Well, I do have a busy schedule, but I suppose we could have dinner and continue our talks then.
- At the dinner table, Mr. Smith and Mr. Zhang sit across from each other, surrounded by the warm ambiance of a restaurant. However, as they start discussing business matters once again, they realize that their differences in conducting business are more significant than they anticipated.
- Mr. Smith, trust is crucial in our culture. We need flexibility and the freedom to adapt as circumstances change.
- Mr. Zhang, I appreciate your perspective, but our business model relies heavily on strict timelines and detailed contracts.
- As the conversation becomes more tense, they begin to realize that their approaches to business are fundamentally at odds. Despite their efforts to understand each other, the cultural divide seems insurmountable in this particular business venture.
- Me neither!
- I'm sorry Mr. Zhang but I don't think this exclusive supplier partnership is going to work out.
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