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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Iraq
Exchange of Business Cards

In Iraqi business practice, business cards are a symbol of long-term relationships. They should contain all the necessary and up-to-date contact information.

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Japan
Exchange of Business Cards

There is a specific ritual for exchanging business cards. They should be handed over and received with both hands. After receiving the card, read the information on it and ask your partner a few questions as a sign of respect. Then place it on the table in front of you or in a cardholder. Do not put the card in your pocket or wallet.

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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

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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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Czechia
Preferred Topics

Travels, countries and places you have visited.

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Laos
Introduction

Lao naming traditions are similar to those in many Western countries, meaning that every citizen of this country has both a first name and a surname. This practice did not develop immediately; historically, Lao people only had first names. Surnames appeared relatively recently, in 1943, when they were introduced by law.

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