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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Italy
Greeting

The exchange of greetings in Italian culture seems quite emotional and even warm, but at the same time somewhat formal. While introducing each other, the parties exchange a handshake accompanied by a welcoming smile. It is important to maintain eye contact with your partner.

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Australia
Communication Specifics

Australians tend to have a fairly direct and open communication style. This means they usually express their thoughts clearly and choose words that best match what they want to say—without relying much on body language, gestures, facial expressions, or indirect phrases.

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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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Saudi Arabia
Introduction

In situations of official, formal, and business communication—especially during initial contacts—the accepted form of address is “Mr” or “Mrs” followed by the person's first name (not last name), for example, Mr Ali. The same applies to women: Mrs Maryam.

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Iceland
Taboo Topics

Be careful when discussing economic issues, especially the global economic crises of the recent past. Your Icelandic colleague may react emotionally to the topic, as Iceland suffered the most from the effects of the latest financial crisis and people still remember it.

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