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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South Africa
Small Talk: Overview

People in South Africa enjoy conversation, especially in informal settings. They’re usually open to discussing a wide range of topics.

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Romania
Introduction

In Romanian society, it is customary to address each other using polite forms, namely Domnule for men, Doamnă for married women, Domnişoara for unmarried women, e.g. Domnule Popescu.

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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
Exchange of Business Cards

In the Danish business community, it is customary to exchange business cards. This ritual is seen as an element of professional courtesy among managers, officials, and entrepreneurs.

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Netherlands
Preferred Topics

Travelling.

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Trainings

Only relevant information for working with foreign partners

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