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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Peru
Personal Space

Personal space in Peru is smaller than in many other cultures. People tend to stand quite close to each other during conversations. This is part of the warm, personal communication style common in Peruvian society.

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Vietnam
Greeting

In Vietnam, handshakes are the most common way to greet someone, mainly between men. If you're introduced to a woman, wait to see if she offers her hand first. If she doesn't, a polite nod in her direction is the right move.

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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
Preferred Topics

Tourism, travel, and interesting places you have visited.

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Denmark
Personal Space

The comfort zone in Danish society is quite large, a little longer than arm's length between speakers. This applies to both business and social situations. Your partner in Denmark will feel more comfortable talking to a stranger if their personal space is not violated.

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