I have enjoyed reading about business cultural in Myanmar this week. There is a good deal of emphasis on building relationships. Trying to wrap my head around whether this value is weighed differently in my own cultural. So much about business in the United States is built on relationships. “Who you know…” Ties based on professional knowledge, social and family connections. Is there a differently level of intimacy in business connections in Myanmar or are they same as here?
The most notable value difference for me was the respect of elders. I am very curious to see if what I have read holds up in reality. In some ways these pre-blog posts and cultural snap shots are hard. I find it difficult to rely on second hand information. I suspect that we will find ourselves less than experts once we reach our destination. Still I enjoy the process of speculation and expectations.