well , there's a lot of stress in a chinese company also , although much of it is below the surface . i have confidence in my ability to handle conflict . if i have a problem with a co-worker , i do everything i can to work it out directly with that person . if i am unable to work it out , then i ask a supervisor to help out . if my boss shouts at me , i try not to take it personally . i try my best to understand the stress he is under . it's kind of like being in a family . often family members say things in the heat of the moment , but don't mean what they say . a company is like a family , it has good times and bad times .