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.
Don't Wine About it (Ming Dynasty, 1638-1644)
Two men decided to make wine together. One said, “You supply the rice and I’ll supply the water.”
The second said, “If I provide all the rice, how do we divide the results?”
“I will be absolutely fair. When the wine is ready, we get back what we put in. I'll take the liquid and you keep the rest.”
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.
Don't Wine About it (Ming Dynasty, 1638-1644)
Two men decided to make wine together. One said, “You supply the rice and I’ll supply the water.”
The second said, “If I provide all the rice, how do we divide the results?”
“I will be absolutely fair. When the wine is ready, we get back what we put in. I'll take the liquid and you keep the rest.”
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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