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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Chile
Communication Specifics

In the initial stage of developing relations with Chilean partners, it is important to adhere to the rules of appropriate protocol. Communication is generally low-key and formal. This manifests itself, above all, in the use of accepted forms of address.

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United States
Greeting

The usual form of greeting is a handshake. It should be the "right" handshake, i.e., it should match the expectations of the partner. In the U.S., a firm, approx. 3-second handshake in which the other person's hand can be shaken 2-3 times is the "right" way.

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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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Nigeria
Small Talk: Overview

Nigerians are generally friendly and sociable conversationalists. During small talk, they may bring up a wide range of topics that matter to them.

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Afghanistan
Personal Space

In this culture, the distance of comfortable communication is shorter than, for example, in Central and Northern European countries or the USA. they feel comfortable communicating at a distance of less than half a meter from the interlocutor.

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