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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Iceland
Personal Space

In Icelandic society, a comfortable conversation distance is the length of an outstretched arm, i.e. about 1 metre. It does not matter whether the participants in a conversation are men or women, acquaintances or strangers, natives or foreigners. With the latter, however, the distance may be even slightly greater.

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Poland
Greeting

At the beginning of a negotiation or business meeting, you should shake hands with everyone present, both high-ranking and lower-ranking people in the hierarchical structure. The greeting of a senior person should not differ from a junior person's. Poles are generally in favor of egalitarian working relationships.

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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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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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Vietnam
Communication Specifics

In Vietnamese culture, the concept of "face" (also “losing face” or “saving face”) is very important. "Face" refers to a person's reputation, public image, and how they’re perceived by others. Someone can "lose face" if they’re criticized, contradicted, or embarrassed in front of others.

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