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Why you shouldn't ask WHY in China

China Myth Podcast

English - February 24, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.06 MB - ★★★ - 19 ratings
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One of the most common lead-in questions to any conversation is to ask WHY. 

Sometimes we ask WHY out of curiosity, but at other times we need answers to vital questions. In business, we need clear answers to make decisions and take action, but this often triggers a circular conversation in China.

So, why does this happen, and how do I get the answers I need if I can't ask WHY?

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