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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Malta
Small Talk: Overview

Maltese tend to build a personal relationship with their partner and therefore attach great importance to conversing with them. They easily and with pleasure engage in small talk.

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Germany
Communication Specifics

Status in general is very important in Germany. In a business contact, it is important for a German to know your position in the company and how it compares to his or her position.

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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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Iran
Taboo Topics

The topic of family is generally popular in the business culture of Iran, but it is best to avoid questions about the female members of the family – wives, mothers, sisters, and especially daughters.

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Greece
Small Talk: Overview

Greeks willingly engage in conversation and participate in discussions with pleasure, especially if the topic concerns them personally. They may be quite expressive, responding emotionally to this or that statement of the interlocutor, passionately defending their opinion.

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