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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Qatar
Exchange of Business Cards

In Qatar, exchanging business cards is a common practice—almost everyone has one. It is advisable to always carry a sufficient supply of business cards with you.

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Mexico
Communication Specifics

During a conversation, your Mexican partner may nod to show they are paying attention to what you're saying. However, this does not necessarily mean they agree with you.

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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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Philippines
Taboo Topics

Political issues, especially those that directly affect the Philippines.

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Bolivia
Introduction

Bolivian surnames follow Spanish naming traditions. A person’s full last name usually has two parts: first comes the father’s paternal surname, then the mother’s paternal surname. For example: Armando Tejada Urquizo. In conversation, it’s enough to use just the first surname—so in this case, Señor Tejada.

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