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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Iceland
Small Talk: Overview

During a business meeting, Icelanders devote little time to small talk and are ready to move straight to discussing business matters.

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Australia
Exchange of Business Cards

Business cards are usually exchanged either during introductions at a first meeting, or later in the conversation when participants decide it's useful to share contact details for possible future meetings.

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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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Ireland
Small Talk: Overview

If you find yourself at an event in Ireland, don't be surprised if a complete stranger makes small talk with you. The Irish are happy to engage in conversation with people who just happen to be near them. They may ask you about who you are, where you are from, who your relatives are, where you work, and more.

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Indonesia
Small Talk: Overview

Building and maintaining relationships is of immense importance in Indonesian business culture. This is especially crucial in interactions with foreign partners. Therefore, pay special attention to social conversations with the Indonesian side, as initial contact and several subsequent meetings are usually dedicated to getting to know your partner better.

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