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1. The PhilippinesWhere East Meets West Brought to you by:
Eric Co, Marc Cosico, Lee Enrile, Bong Florendo,
Dan Laserna, Martin Prieto, Glenn Yap Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer
2. Overview Quick facts
History
People
Food
Culture
Business practices
Business Environment
Customs & Etiquette
Strategies to Success
Business Meetings Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer
3. Famous People of Filipino Heritage Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer
4. Philippine Quick Facts Did you know that the Philippines…
…consists of 7,101 islands.
…has a land area the size of Arizona.
…has a combined coastline longer than that of the U.S.
…is the only Christian country in Asia.
…is the world's third English-speaking country, after the United States and the United Kingdom.
…has over 90 regional dialects spoken Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer
5. History …300 years in the convent, 50 years of Hollywood
Pre-Spanish rule
trading ties with neighboring countries
Spanish rule
Major influences: Christianity, language, culture, food
American rule
Major influence: Education system, form of government Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer
6. What does it mean to be Filipino? The Average Filipino …
Loves eating delicious food
Enjoys singing karaoke
Is very religious
Smiles a lot! Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer
7. Food Filipino food is a mixture of Spanish, Chinese, and Malay influences.
Popular dishes – Adobo, Kare Kare, Lechon, Halo Halo, Ice Cream, Rice Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer
8. Religion Filipinos are predominantly Roman Catholic.
Influenced by 300 years of Spanish rule. Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer
9. Karoake Why do Filipinos enjoy singing?
Famous singers – Lea Salonga, Jocelyn Enriquez
Many Filipinos employed as lounge singers overseas.
Singing is valued in the cultural traditions.
Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer
10. Beauty Pageants Why do Filipinos enjoy beauty pageants?
Continuation of Spanish tradition
Community Event during Fiestas Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer
11. Friendly Filipinos are by nature very warm and hospitable.
Filipinos are extremely tolerant people, and are always ready to give a smile. Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer
12. Business Environment Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer
13. Business Environment Multinational companies in the Philippines
Coke: 6th largest soft drink market in the world.
P&G: Second biggest subsidiary in Asia.
FedEx: Asian hub in Subic Bay.
Intel & TI: Major manufacturing operations in the Philippines.
Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer
14. Business Environment Large domestic market
Competitive advantages
Educated, English speaking workers (literacy rate: 95%)
Relatively cheap labor
Strong IT education
Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer
15. Business Facts Population: 82,841,518
GDP growth rate: 3.6% (est. 2002)
Per capita income: $1,040
GDP - composition by sector:
agriculture: 20%,
industry: 32%,
services: 48%
Inflation rate: 5%
Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer
16. Business Facts Agriculture products:
rice, coconuts, corn, sugarcane, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, pork, beef, fish
Exports: $38 billion
Export products:
electronic equipment, machinery and transport equipment, garments, coconut products, human resources
Export partners:
US 34%, Japan 14%, Netherlands 8%, Singapore 6%, UK 6%, Hong Kong 4%
Imports:$35 billion Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer
17. Customs and Etiquette Use formal names until invited to use casual names.
Handshake is customary.
Personal touch and camaraderie.
Business attire is shirt and tie or Barong Tagalog.
Use humor freely; smile. Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer
18. Strategies for Success Cultivate relationships
Be patient
Keep criticisms discreet
Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer
19. Business Meetings Protocol
Tea, coffee, soda and biscuits will be available.
Be patient. Going straight to the point is considered ungracious. Be careful not to appear too demanding.
Remember titles.
At the first meeting
Clearly state meeting objectives at the beginning and at the end…
…but don’t go into too much detail.
Urgency no, humor yes. Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez – Singer
Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez – Singer
20. Business Meetings Concluding the meeting
Don’t be surprised if few questions are asked.
Second or third meetings are common.
Appear satisfied and be gracious at the end.
Accept invitations to dinner or evening entertainment (personal touch).
Follow-up
Follow-up after a day or two (strengthens personal connection).
Don’t hurry decisions.
Agreements are binding. Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez – Singer
Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez – Singer
21. The End Lou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor
Phoebe Cates - Actress
Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist
Lea Salonga - Singer
Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater
Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion
Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000
Josie Natori - Designer
Tia Carrere - Actress
Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion
Rob Schneider - Actor
Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice
Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines
Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer