Monika Koeckeritz Livres

Cultural peculiarities play a crucial role in negotiations between German and Chinese business partners, often leading to misunderstandings. This dissertation explores the distinct values and communication styles that shape business behavior in both cultures. It examines negotiation tactics, the significance of guanxi and mianxi, and the impact of materialism on traditional Chinese values. By analyzing these factors, the researcher aims to provide insights into effective negotiation strategies and the prerequisites for commitment in the Chinese business context.

Mealworms are a cheap and easy way of providing animals with the protein they need. These include birds, fish, reptiles and some mammals. Two billion people regularly consume insects in Africa, Asia and South America. The author wants to pass on her own experience for anyone interested in learning more about breeding mealworms. She wrote about what mealworms are and how people can breed their own mealworms for feeding animals and cooking delicious meals. Mealworms make an excellent, sustainable alternative to dairy products, chicken, pork and beef and have a nutty taste. In this booklet the author recommends five simple recipes with mealworms.