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> four other men in the group picked out their favorites from a group of numbered women and proceeded downstairs to sing karaoke.

OMFG!!!!

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20 years ago, I was in Hong Kong and Macau. The first time I saw this, was my first reaction as well. To my Chinese colleague, it was no big deal.

I thought it interesting how western culture and eastern culture were so different and what was acceptable. I lived in the Far East for 6 months. Very interesting times.

What's interesting to me is the differences in cultures within the US. I live in Missouri, and I actually thought the "OMFG" post above was a joke because what the CEO did was so tame. It's tacky, sure, but not rage-inducing. I take it from the reactions on this site, though, that it would be unacceptable on the coastal regions.

Edit: to those downvoting, could you please explain why? I'm honestly clueless as to why you're downvoting me.

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