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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Greece
Personal Space

When talking, Greeks stand quite close to each other - closer than other Europeans or North Americans. This distance can also be observed in conversations between people who do not know each other or do not know each other very well. In such situations, it is important not to take a step back, as this can be seen as rather unfriendly and impolite behavior.

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Denmark
Introduction

Danish people quickly move on to using their first name (rather than their last name). You can call your partner by his or her first name at the beginning of a business relationship. This is in line with socially accepted egalitarian values.

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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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China
Taboo Topics

The first on the list of dangerous topics is politics, which in the case of China covers such issues as respect for human rights, freedom and democracy in the country, the situation around Tibet and the activities of the Dalai Lama.

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Sri Lanka
Exchange of Business Cards

Exchanging business cards usually takes place after greeting your partners.

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Trainings

Only relevant information for working with foreign partners

Trainings are available upon request. Please contact us.

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