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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Nigeria
Communication Specifics

Building and maintaining relationships is extremely important in Nigerian business culture—especially when working with international partners. That’s why small talk and casual conversation should be given special attention. It’s how people start to get to know and trust each other, which is the foundation of doing business in Nigeria.

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Czechia
Personal Space

The distance of comfortable communication in the Czech Republic is usually an arm's length or slightly longer. This is the usual comfort zone of talking people in most Western and Central European countries.

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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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Austria
Introduction

Formal address/greeting to a partner (it can be any official person) is as follows: Herr/Frau + professional / formal title + last name, e.g.: Herr Doctor Schmitz. The spouse of the person should be addressed in the same way, e.g.: Frau Doctor Schmitz.

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Argentina
Exchange of Business Cards

It’s common to exchange business cards both during introductions at a first meeting and at events like trade shows, fairs, conferences, or forums. So, it’s a good idea to bring plenty of cards with you.

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