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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Bangladesh
Personal Space

The distance of comfortable communication in Bangladesh may be shorter than in other cultures: in Bangladesh, it is customary to stand quite close to the speaker. This distance is further reduced if the speakers are of the same sex.

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Japan
Exchange of Business Cards

There is a specific ritual for exchanging business cards. They should be handed over and received with both hands. After receiving the card, read the information on it and ask your partner a few questions as a sign of respect. Then place it on the table in front of you or in a cardholder. Do not put the card in your pocket or wallet.

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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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Malaysia
Introduction

In Malaysia, people generally address each other by using professional titles, positions, or ranks, followed by the person’s last name. When addressing a Chinese individual, you should use their surname with the title or position, while for Malays and Indians, you use their first name.

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Egypt
Taboo Topics

Avoid discussing political topics—especially issues related to Israeli politics, the Palestinian situation, or Egypt’s regional policies.

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