AN expatriate from Denmark, Rasmus S. Rasmussen, displays a stern expression which he says is possibly related to his job.

　　As chief of a mold-producing company, Rasmus said his job does not allow small mistakes. He likes having fun, playing golf and going to bars.

　　Yet he couldn’t help complaining that some local mold production firms were not professional enough. He talked about Mao Zedong, the late Chinese leader, and demonstrated a good knowledge of China. However, he said because of his cultural background, he was still not used to the way some Chinese expressed themselves. Even when they had different ideas, they wouldn’t bring them to the table.

　　“You have to guess and such communication requires patience, acceptance and understanding,” he said.

　　The company chief said he has had to fire some workers.

　　“When they didn’t implement work plans. It’s their job.

　　“Of course, communication becomes easier when we get to know each other little by little,” he said.

　　Rasmus said he was clear about local prices after working four years in the city. “Rent is low but restaurants are getting more expensive,” he said.

　　Alfred Zhang

　　AN expatriate from Denmark, Rasmus S. Rasmussen, displays a stern expression which he says is possibly related to his job.

　　As chief of a mold-producing company, Rasmus said his job does not allow small mistakes. He likes having fun, playing golf and going to bars.

　　Yet he couldn’t help complaining that some local mold production firms were not professional enough. He talked about Mao Zedong, the late Chinese leader, and demonstrated a good knowledge of China. However, he said because of his cultural background, he was still not used to the way some Chinese expressed themselves. Even when they had different ideas, they wouldn’t bring them to the table.

　　“You have to guess and such communication requires patience, acceptance and understanding,” he said.

　　The company chief said he has had to fire some workers.

　　“When they didn’t implement work plans. It’s their job.

　　“Of course, communication becomes easier when we get to know each other little by little,” he said.

　　Rasmus said he was clear about local prices after working four years in the city. “Rent is low but restaurants are getting more expensive,” he said.