2. Pretend to be a business tycoonIn China, foreigners are sometimes paid to don a suit and tie and act like company bigwigs to impress representatives from other Chinese companies. On occasion, agencies post ads for fake Warren Buffets on online job boards.
A young Canadian businessman in Shanghai admits to obtaining the services of a “distinguished-looking U.S. gentleman†he found at a bar to act as CEO of the company he worked for in order to help negotiate a US$1.8 million contract. The sit-in CEO was flown first-class to Harbin, put up in a five-star hotel with an unlimited bar tab and given cash. All to attend one meeting, shake hands and exchange pleasantries.
Did it work?
“It sure did,†confirms the Canadian.
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