'They sometimes don't understand the question.'
Article Abstract:
The intensity of the problems of communication with Vietnamese is explained with an example of a conversation the has taken place between the executives from Missouri-based Accent Furniture and a Vietnamese manufacturer at a Vietnam furniture factory. The problem starts right from making them understand the question asked.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 2004
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Rochdale Spears switches focus from Europe to United States
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With the lessening of United States tariffs on Vietnam shipments, case goods manufacturer Rochdale Spears is exporting 95 percent of its products to United States. The company has placed $4.5 million in the new plant in Vietnam targeting United States market.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 2005
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