"Because we can cross those cultural boundaries, there will be opportunities for us that may not exist for the person who is coming straight from a foreign culture, " she says.

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Foreign owners have a different culture.

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It is curious, that to many Americans, Japanese culture is still a foreign concept, and that somehow, though this crises that is closely linked to us, it seems far away.

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This would be a good time for foreign pro-democracy advocates in Russia to note that fostering a culture of free and fair elections is not the same as getting rid of Putin.

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Another consideration for foreign restaurateurs opening in India is a huge culture of vegetarianism as well as dietary concerns.

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Third, the increasing acceptance of Sony's recently unveiled restructuring plan could signify a fundamental change in Japanese corporate culture and this has further fuelled foreign buying of equities (although it is still early to conclude that Sony-style restructuring could form a critical mass).

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TUNIS, Tunisia (CNN) -- Arab leaders concluded a two-day summit in Tunisia on Sunday by agreeing to embark on a path of reform "according to our own culture and terms of reference, " Tunisia's foreign minister said.

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Story says that a foreign CEO can give face by attending meetings, accepting invitations, providing suitable expensive gifts and showing sensitivity to Chinese culture.

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