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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Saudi Arabia
Personal Space

In this Arab culture, personal space during conversation varies depending on the gender of those involved. Men tend to stand quite close to each other when talking, but this distance increases significantly when a woman is part of the conversation.

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Laos
Exchange of Business Cards

In Lao business practices, exchanging business cards typically takes place when partners are introduced during the first meeting.

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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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Bolivia
Greeting

In Bolivia, the usual way to greet someone in a business setting is with a handshake. Both men and women do this when meeting or saying goodbye.

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Sri Lanka
Greeting

In business practice, handshakes are common and should not be too weak or soft; on the contrary, they should be fairly firm. This greeting ritual is also followed by young people in casual communication.

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