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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Czechia
Small Talk: Overview

When starting a business meeting, Czechs will not immediately start discussing business matters. It is important for them to get to know you better, so don't be surprised if your first conversation is far from the business itself.

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Laos
Preferred Topics

Family, specifically the extended family, which includes relatives and even close friends.

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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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Singapore
Exchange of Business Cards

The text on your business card can be in English. However, if you plan to stay in Singapore for a longer time or know in advance that your business partner is of Chinese descent, it's a good idea to prepare business cards with Chinese text on one side.

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Belgium
Preferred Topics

Belgium has a rich cultural heritage and is well known for its art, architecture and music. If in a conversation with a Belgian colleague you mention the artists Rubens, Van Dyck, the singer Jacques Brel, or talk about a dance or music festival you have been to, it will certainly create a good atmosphere in the conversation.

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