Check yourself before you sit down at the negotiating table
Singapore
Communication SpecificsCommunication in Singaporean society can be described as high-context. This means that a certain amount of information remains unspoken or implicit, as it is either derived from the situation itself or understood without words by all participants due to shared cultural context.
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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?
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