Foreign partner — who he is, what it is important to know about the first meeting, how to build a relationship and other useful information

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United Kingdom
Small Talk: Overview

The British manner of communication can be generally characterized as polite and friendly. However, they always keep a certain distance in conversation.

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Angola
Communication Specifics

In general, the style of communication in Angolan business practice can be characterized as polite and rather formal. A certain amount of attention is paid to protocol.

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WHO THIS PROJECT IS FOR

Entrepreneurs

For those who develop business contacts with foreign partners

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Students
and educators

For those interested in the topic of cross-cultural differences

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Personnel of organizations

For those involved in the development of cooperation programs with foreign countries

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How to make communication with a foreign partner effective? Cultural profiles of countries — in the public domain

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

During the greeting

In a number of cultures a firm Russian handshake is not accepted, for example, in India and Iraq. How should you greet your partner?

When contacting

It can be difficult to determine where on a business card is the first name and last name, and when it is possible to switch to "you".

Giving a business card

What language should the business card be in? What is important to remember when passing it on?

Starting conversation

What topics are considered dangerous? And what is the best way to engage in conversation?

Manners

Pauses in conversation, loud expressive speech, violent gesticulation? What is common in my partner's culture?

The answers to these and many other questions can be found on this site:

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Hungary
Taboo Topics

Political topics are an absolute taboo. Especially painful will be any statements referring to Hungary's recent socialist past. Any value judgements should be avoided as they may be misinterpreted by your partner.

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Poland
Small Talk: Overview

An important element of business practice in Poland is personal relationships between partners. Try to invest enough time in their development.

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