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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Singapore
Personal Space

During a conversation, interlocutors (both men and women) typically stand at arm’s length from each other.

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Iraq
Introduction

The surnames of Iraqis are often quite complex, as they include the entire patriarchal lineage: the person's birth name, the name of their father, the name of their grandfather, the clan name, and the name of the ethnic group. A person's full surname can consist of up to six names.

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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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United Arab Emirates
Taboo Topics

Controversial topics, especially political statements, should be avoided in small talk.

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South Africa
Introduction

In business and formal settings, greetings in South Africa used to be quite official. It's often using polite language, professional titles, or ranks if the person has one. These days, things are becoming a bit more relaxed, but when starting a business relationship with a South African partner, it’s still important to stay respectful.

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