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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Afghanistan
Personal Space

In this culture, the distance of comfortable communication is shorter than, for example, in Central and Northern European countries or the USA. they feel comfortable communicating at a distance of less than half a meter from the interlocutor.

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Greece
Exchange of Business Cards

In Greece, a person's status and position are taken into account, so the business card should better contain this info. So, not only the name of the company and general contact data, but also the various insignia of the holder, such as academic degrees and titles, professional qualifications, job positions, additional significant diplomas or certificates. All these things are treated with great respect in Greece.

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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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Angola
Communication Specifics

Overall, the communication style in Angola can be described as polite and rather formal. The protocol is usually observed.

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Iraq
Taboo Topics

Family is generally a popular topic in Iraqi business culture, but you should refrain from asking about or discussing the female members of the family – wives, mothers, sisters, and especially daughters.

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