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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Israel
Communication Specifics

Israel is known for its extraordinary cultural diversity. In business situations, you may encounter people with various cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs, and educational levels. It's important to be careful with your speech and avoid any evaluative comments to prevent accidentally offending someone.

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Qatar
Small Talk: Overview

A business conversation in Qatar is typically preceded by small talk, which serves as a kind of prelude to the actual negotiations. For Qatari businessmen, it is important to get to know their potential partner better, as building relationships is the foundation of any business. These informal conversations help establish a sense of trust, which is a crucial concept in the Arab world.

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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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Ireland
Exchange of Business Cards

The exchange of business cards is a traditional business ritual. They are exchanged at almost all official and social functions, so you should have a sufficient supply of business cards with you.

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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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