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No va = 'it doesn't go' ....
The nova is a classic anecdotal example used in many introductory business classes when discussing the considerations of international business. I always questioned the veracity of it, even in college.

Truth or myth, it is a good way to start a discussion about how cross-cultural communication can be a tricky venture.
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