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Re: http://cindyking.biz/offense-taken-with-the-word-foreign/

CindyKing — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:19:20 -0000

Hi Alina,

Thank you for commenting!

This incident really got me thinking. And I immediately associated it with some of the apparently "futile" (to me) examples of political correctness in North America today. But maybe "foreign" has different connotations is different languages, and this person brought these undertones into the English word "foreign". I don't know....

Re: http://cindyking.biz/offense-taken-with-the-word-foreign/

Alina Popescu — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:02:34 -0000

English is not my mother tongue, but I never thought of the word foreign as offensive. I try to imagine a scenario where it would be, and I guess it should be someone coming from a country where all foreigners are discriminated against. Still, I cannot understand how can anyone think offending someone will make them stop offending you.

Re: How To Use Online Translation Tools

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:26:09 -0000

Thank you Kimberly for stopping by.

Re: International Marketer Review Blog Carnival #11

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:19:16 -0000

Thank you John. It is always a pleasure reading your articles!

Re: Telesales, Multi-Channel Marketing And International Business

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:18:26 -0000

Akin, the honor is mine!

I agree with you. Our marketing jobs are changing, and some of the new elements are more difficult.

The easiest way to succeed in international sales is to get to the basics. In most cases, cross-cultural communication forces you to do so anyway.

And international marketing... well I still believe you need to first learn how to market to one specific culture at a time. And then you can identify broader international guidelines or strategies. But different cultures will still respond to different marketing tactics.

Re: Mind-Set Differences Between Offline Marketers And Online Marketers

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:02:32 -0000

Thank you for commenting hzemel.

It is going to be interesting to watch the next couple of years. Some are saying that if you do not get into online marketing now it will be too late. But for who? There are different levels of market maturity... wonder what new stuff will come out of those markets.

Re: Make The Connection With Your Markets

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:59:42 -0000

I do agree with you about GoDaddy. And I guess, I'm happy I don't need to look for another hosting provider right now.

Re: Target Market Research Versus Persona Marketing, Or Both?

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:57:58 -0000

You're welcome ricos!

Re: Target Market Research Versus Persona Marketing, Or Both?

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:56:46 -0000

Jennifer, Thank you for the comment.

Snippies look great. I really enjoyed several of them! Some of them are soooo entertaining.
Thank you for sharing.

Re: International Marketer Review Blog Carnival #11

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:53:58 -0000

Such compliments... Hope you the articles!

Re: A New Vision For Refrigeration

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:52:41 -0000

Thank you Temporary Jobs Ireland.

Hope you enjoy the articles!

Re: A New Vision For Refrigeration

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:51:44 -0000

Why, thank you Technology blog!

Re: International Marketer Review Blog Carnival #15

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:50:49 -0000

You're welcome McHow2!

No need to feel honored.

Re: Learning International Skills From A Course Or A Book

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:48:57 -0000

Sherin, glad you liked the article!

Re: What Is International English?

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:47:52 -0000

Brian, thank you for the links on Esperanto.

Re: International Marketer Review Blog Carnival #20

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:45:48 -0000

Hi Salaryman,

The International Marketer Review links to other blog posts and website articles of interest. And this includes international viewpoints.

It was great reading your adventures in Tokyo!

Re: International Marketer Review Blog Carnival #20

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:42:13 -0000

Bas, cross-cultural communication is fascinating. I see you've got a good start as an expat.

Re: International Marketer Review Blog Carnival #20

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:40:18 -0000

You're welcome Ann!

Re: International Marketer Review Blog Carnival #20

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:39:45 -0000

You're welcome Martin!

And you make me feel a bit awkward by being humbled!

Re: International Marketer Review Blog Carnival #20

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:38:49 -0000

You're welcome Emm!

Re: Global English To Avoid Miscommunication

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:38:23 -0000

Yes. And have you noticed how some of the big global websites that use those simple phrase for translation seem to lose part of their soul. It's a hard thing to balance.

Re: International Marketer Review Blog Carnival #21

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:36:35 -0000

You're welcome Dominique!

I liked your insights on Dell too.

Re: Book Review - Landing Page Optimization

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:34:51 -0000

Wei,

I know what you mean about having too many books at hand already!

Now, where is that speed reading course again?

Re: The Job Of An International Sales Specialist

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:33:12 -0000

I think people have different aptitudes in acquiring cross-cultural skills. Also a company policy of 2 years here, and then 2 years there does not really allow most people to develop their personal skills well enough. I myself like 4 years total immersion in a new culture. But people are different. I recently encountered a business man who thumbed his fists on the table saying everyone needs 7 years and nothing less than 7 years. It's an interesting debate, but hard to put all of the factors into context.

Another important thing to include, is there are definitely different levels of skill sets. Someone with a highly developed international skill set can easily navigate in any culture on this planet. He is not stuck to any one region. I've found these people are few and far between. But I have noticed that they are the quiet ones. The ones that speak out loudly usually still have a ways to go... and yes, their international skills tend to be limited to their own experience.

Re: International Marketing Review #23

CindyKing — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:25:18 -0000

Yes, marketing with emails is great. For international marketing it would be interesting to test the differences in cultural perception of graphics in your emails first.