'A Little History Essay\r'

'In a g oernment sponsored website one can bring forth the following information regarding the ancestry of intimately minute: Archaeologists see found evidence of prehistoric forgiving habitation in chinaw ar that dates back 12,000 to 15,000 years, and suggests that the early ancestors of Taiwan’s present inhabitants came from at to the lowest degree two places: southern china and Austronesia. Early settlers from southern China settled in northern and interchange Taiwan… (see Taiwan website). Aside from its proximity to China this historical trivia provides an explanation why Taiwan is very corresponding to China.\r\nThis also explains the influence of Chinese finishing that is so evident in the entirely of Taiwan culture. Food is the closest thing to culture and since Taiwan is closely related to Mainland China in terms of culture, there is also a fundamental similarity in the way food is prep ard. This is a factor to consider for any expatriate advent in to work. If the expatriate is used to eating Chinese food thusly there is no riddle adjusting to the culinary preference of the Taiwanese people.\r\nThe Economy In the CIA World Factbook a bright outlook is seen with regards to line opportunities, â€Å"Taiwan has a dynamic capitalist rescue with gradually decreasing guidance of investment and contrary trade by government authorities […] Exports have provided the primary impetus for industrialization. The trade surplus is substantial, and contrary reserves are the world’s troika largest […] China has over put one overn the US to become Taiwan’s largest export market” (see CIA). The last statement in the above-mentioned information, the one near China change state the number export market for this nation speaks volumes about the economic potential of Taiwan.\r\nThis also tells of its strategic position. Moreover, judge from this business relationship in spite of the debile political rela tionship with the People’s republic of China hints at Taiwan’s serious-mindedness to overcome any obstacle to become a serious economic player in the region, in Asia and the world in general. Conclusion Looking at Taiwan and southeasterly Korea there is not much(prenominal) difference. This means that if I am forced to go to either one accordingly I result be able to survive, thrive, and most probably succeed.\r\nYet, since I have a choice in this matter, then I will choose Taiwan over South Korea. The following reasons supports my decision. Culture As mentioned before my family originally came from China. This means that I was raised in a family that practices or even cherishes values similar to those in China. Now, since Taiwan is considered part of China then it also implies that both countries share similar cultural traits. The same could not be said of South Korea whose culture is very different from the Chinese of mainland China.\r\nHaving similar culture could also mean that it will take me a shorter amount of time to learn the do’s and dont’s of the Taiwanese culture. This translates to efficiency and forwarding up the corporate ladder. This also means little mistakes and an increase in customer satisfaction. It also modify me to contribute in terms of giving inputs on how to improve servcie since I fully understand what the Taiwanes customers are actually saying and not merely rendering their words into English and assuming that translated words are the actual intent of their communication.\r\nFood The closest thing to culture is food. In this aspect Taiwanese culinary art is similar to those in the mainland. This means that less get to for me nutrition wise. Many have said that the most tall(prenominal) part in crossing over other culture is not the different raiment and not even the language barrier. What is most difficult according to many is learning to stomach the alien foods available in a particular locale.\r\n'