CULTURAL ETIQUETTE Cultural etiquette and communication have become critical elements required for all business people. It is important to understand the uniqueness of cultures around the world and how to apply the skills of proper business etiquette and manners to become more successful. Language English is the universal business language. It is helpful if people master it. Knowing other languages would be an advantage. Non-verbal Communication Body language can make or break
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considered disrespectful unless you are close to the person. If the person’s name is Wang Lee, it is appropriate to address him as Mr. Want. If Mr. Wang is the chairmen of the organization, you would address him as Chairman Wang. (Chinese Business Etiquette, 2014) * How do you exchange business cards? Business cards are exchanged at every opportunity. Engraving your cards in gold and printing in Chinese on one side and English on the other side is encouraged. As with introductions, when you are
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valuable business relationships, based on an awareness of this German culture, is essential. To be successful obtaining the great results from a business relationship with a German company, we have to observe and understand their social rules, etiquette and values in order to deal with them better. It is important to observe and understand many of the social rules in order to make a positive impression on your German hosts. It is probably a good idea to understand how Germans view business. Germans
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Spain Country Report Feb. 14, 2013 Doing business in a foreign Country can be a very difficult thing to do if you are not familiar with proper business etiquette in the Country in which you are doing business. It also helps to have a good understanding of family life and the culture, ad well as social customs in the new country. This report will tell you, our valued employee’s, how to be successful in Spain, the home of our newest expansion branch. The figure to the left shows the current trends
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of bunraku, kabuki, noh, dance, and rakugo; and other practices, the tea.ceremony, ikebana, martial.arts, calligraphy, origami, onsen, Geisha and games. Japan has a developed system for the protection and promotion of both tangible and intangible Cultural Properties and National Treasures. Sixteen sites have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, twelve of which are of
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and etiquettes that the culture follows. Many cultures have changed greatly over the centuries, but China’s remains very similar to its roots around the family and authoritarian. Unlike western cultures, much of the Chinese etiquette continues to be very rigid. Understanding and putting into practice the manners and etiquettes of Chinese culture will help a person to create new friendships, rather than enemies, and be accepted by more people within the country. These manners and etiquettes cover
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Introduction: Etiquette can be defined as any acceptable conduct or way of doing business, and includes the expectations that others have when doing business with you. Etiquette greases the world of business. It allows meetings and engagements to run smoothly and helps businesses to operate. Etiquette helps to build trust and confidence between management and employees, between different employees, and with customers and other business leaders. Professionalism Using the right etiquette in business
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Do’s and Don’ts a) 5 Major Cultural Do’s: 1. Handshaking: Back in the days of hunting, when strangers met for the first time, hunting tools will be tossed aside and a truce initiated with hands being laid open to show to the person their allegiance. The elder, the senior, the female, the host, the married, and the superior should all be people who should extend their hands out first. However, if someone does go out of mannerism and reach their hand out first, the handshake should still be
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction a. Economy b. Business practice c. Customs and Protocols 2. Meet and Greet Etiquette 3. German Management Style 4. Negotiations 5. Conclusion Abstract Cultural challenges will occur when taking an American base company to doing business in Germany. Risks will need to be evaluated and overcome relating to the startup of a business in Germany. To identify these risks major differences and
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Cultural evaluation Cultural evaluation In the realm of business dealing with other cultures can be cumbersome if one is not prepared to adjust or identify difficult areas so that both cultures can have an amicable and fruitful business environment. There are many differences in which people do business compared to the “American way”, today we will examine a little about the way Brazilians perform business with Americans. First of all, formality, American business men are taught and coached
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