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Do’s and Don’ts “ So you think you’re so smart”  Peter Laanen
“ The business of America is business” – Calvin Coolidge Calvin Coolidge 30th President of the United States In office August 2, 1923 – March 4, 1929
Navigating Cultural Differences
“ I’m going to get you, Manhattan! I’m going to be one of the biggest things that ever hit this place! You just watch, Manhattan! You just watch!” (Man on crew of Dutch trading vessel as captain negotiates with Indians.)
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Editor's Notes

  1. And, they are smart, but……….. We Dutch are so convinced our English is so good we can conquer the world! Not! Restaurant English is not Business English!
  2. The only President born on the 4 th of July!
  3. Networking at Trade Shows, Industry Events, Forums, and….like tonight!
  4. We are adventurers