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> [“Never Underestimate. Just as in any other negotiation, watching before acting is as important as listening before speaking. It's doubly important in China, however, where customs are time-honored and breaches of protocol not so quickly forgiven.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/irl-m-davis/never-underestimate-just-as-in-any-other-negotiation-watching-before/)

Irl M. Davis

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## More by Irl M. Davis

> [“Never Underestimate. Just as in any other negotiation, watching before acting is as important as listening before speaking. It's doubly important in China, however,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/irl-m-davis/never-underestimate-just-as-in-any-other-negotiation-watching-before/)

Irl M. Davis

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