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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United Arab Emirates
Small Talk: Overview

A business meeting starts with small talk which is very important for Arab businesspeople because they want to get to know their potential partner better, as relationship building is at the heart of any business. These conversations build a sense of trust between partners – a very important category in the Arab world.

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Germany
Small Talk: Overview

The German communication style is characterised as direct and clear. In some cultures, this style of communication may be perceived as harsh or even not very polite.

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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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Denmark
Greeting

A handshake begins and ends every business meeting. The handshake should be energetic, strong enough and short enough.

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Sweden
Introduction

Degrees, titles, and ranks are unimportant in Swedish society, although they are used in business or social intercourse. Common forms of address include doctor, professor, and engineer. If your partner does not have these qualifications, you can address him/her using Mr, Mrs, Ms, or Miss.

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