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Three essentials for doing business: smoke to build connections, alcohol to pave the way, and relationships to get you on the fast track.
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Three essentials for gift-giving: give in advance, stay over to give, and do it in the evening.
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When asking someone to help with a task, never start by saying that benefits will come after the task is completed; benefits should be given beforehand.
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When inviting a leader to dinner, always send a message first before calling; don’t just send a message, or they may think you are insincere.
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Gift-giving should be understated; don’t deliberately mention how long you prepared or how much you spent, as this will devalue the gift.
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When inviting someone to dinner, using the excuse of going to the restroom to pay the bill is more comfortable than paying in front of them.
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Gifts should be prepared two months in advance; giving them during the task is pressuring someone to act.
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In a work group, when a leader sends a red envelope, wait a moment before grabbing it; you won’t miss out on your share.
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When replying to a leader’s message, no matter how urgent, only type your response; do not send a voice message.
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When riding in a leader's car, only sit in the front passenger seat, not in the back.