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> 'opened the kimono' Kimonos are Japanese, not Chinese. EDIT: I understand that 'opened the kimono' is already a phrase but it seems like it was used because
by Igglyboo 12y ago
> 'opened the kimono'
Kimonos are Japanese, not Chinese.
EDIT: I understand that 'opened the kimono' is already a phrase but it seems like it was used because the article is about china.
- me2i81 12y agoThis particular (and rather creepy) metaphor gets used by some business-side people and press in a general context, not just when talking about Japan. It's been around for decades.
- johngalt 12y agoIt's a figure of speech, not a cultural reference. It's a term used for pragmatic openness between companies. Avoiding secrets. I prefer using the term 'lay your cards on the table'. Less charged.
- TazeTSchnitzel 12y ago> It's a figure of speech, not a cultural reference. Yes, but it looks like the author thought they were being clever by using that specific phrase, given the article was about China.
- KaoruAoiShiho 12y agoNot really it's an extremely common term that people use all the time. Has nothing to do with china or japan.
- TazeTSchnitzel 12y ago...did you even read my comment?
- devy 12y agoAs others have already noted, "open kimono" is a business term. http://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/open-kimono.asp http://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/open-kimono.asp