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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

35 ETIQUETTE TIPS FOR DOING BUSINESS ABROAD - Surprising customs even in Western countries

Financial PostPicking up a sandwich with your hands during a business lunch in New York wouldn’t be a big deal. But in Rio de Janeiro, it could signify considerable disrespect. 
 
That’s because what’s considered “proper etiquette” or “good manners” varies greatly form country to country — and as a professional traveling overseas for work, if you don’t take the time to familiarize yourself with local social customs, you may appear rude and naïve, and you even run the risk of offending those you’re doing business with. 

Though specific social protocol sometimes differs between cities and regions, learning general cultural customs from different countries will help ensure that you’re polite and professional wherever your travels take you.

Examples: 

GERMANY - Humor is not appreciated in a business context

INDIA - Avoid saying no during business discussions.  Say instead "We'll see". "I will try",  "Possibly".

BRITAIN - The British seldom maintain eye contact during a conversation.

NEW ZEALAND -  Diners are for social interactions.  Lunch is for business discussions.

Read all 35 international etiquette tips here
http://business.financialpost.com/2014/06/11/35-etiquette-tips-for-doing-business-around-the-world/
 
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EXTRA:

MORE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ETIQUETTE TIPS FROM FORBES MAGAZINE

Example:

CHINA - Bring a small gift from your hometown or country to business meetings.Chinese businesspeople appreciate presents. One gift to avoid: clocks as they represent death. Also, do not use white, black or blue wrapping paper.
 
The Chinese will decline a gift three times before finally accepting, so as not to appear greedy. You will have to continue to insist. Once the gift is accepted, express gratitude. You will be expected to go through the same routine if you are offered a gift.

Read more
http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2012/06/15/business-etiquette-tips-for-international-travel/

Useful website
http://businessculture.org/

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