trying desperately to weasel my way out without looking stupid. There were times as an

adult, I would deny having problems at my job, too worried of loosing creditability. In Mark

Salzman's book "Iron and Silk", he shows the Chinese culture and how important it is to

keep face in front of a foreigner.

Early in the book, Mark is introduced to Pan a marital arts expert. During he first encounter

the reader can see that Pan is a strong and domineering instructor. The students follow

every word he says. Mark can see their skill level is far beyond his. After doing a short

routine, Mark is pulled aside by Pan. Pan tells Mark he can fix his wushu but if he fails it

will be Pan who looses face. People will loose respect for the greatest martial arts expert

who couldn't teach a foreigner.

During one of the class discussions Mark had with his students, the topic of kissing was

brought up. Mark wanted to know why publ

the reader can see that Pan is a strong and domineering instructor. The students follow

was a rat problem, so giving Mark the money would simply be admitting to the rat

middle of teaching when a rat fell on his desk, he quickly swatted it. The students told him

would probably treat him the same. Try to look it's best. Everyone wants to look good.

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Approximate Word count = 1892
Approximate Pages = 8 (250 words per page double spaced)