Ahoy from Amoy (historic Xiamen, China)!
Those who think Chinese are new at business better think again, because these ancient Chinese jokes about business suggest otherwise.
If the Shoe Fits, Share It! (Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644)
Two brothers saved up enough to buy one pair of shoes, which they shared. The older wore them from morning till night. The younger, to get his share of the benefit, waited till his elder brother went to bed then put the shoes on and walked all over the countryside until dawn.
When the shoes were worn out, the elder brother asked, “Want to buy another pair of shoes?”
“No, thanks. I need to get some sleep.”
Moral: if someone says to you, “We’re like brothers,” hide your wallet!
See the next blogs for more Ming Dynasty Chinese business jokes!
Enjoy Amoy!
Dr. Bill Brown
Academic Director, XMU OneMBA
Those who think Chinese are new at business better think again, because these ancient Chinese jokes about business suggest otherwise.
If the Shoe Fits, Share It! (Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644)
Two brothers saved up enough to buy one pair of shoes, which they shared. The older wore them from morning till night. The younger, to get his share of the benefit, waited till his elder brother went to bed then put the shoes on and walked all over the countryside until dawn.
When the shoes were worn out, the elder brother asked, “Want to buy another pair of shoes?”
“No, thanks. I need to get some sleep.”
Moral: if someone says to you, “We’re like brothers,” hide your wallet!
See the next blogs for more Ming Dynasty Chinese business jokes!
Enjoy Amoy!
Dr. Bill Brown
Academic Director, XMU OneMBA
School of Management, Xiamen University
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