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
Exchange of Business Cards

In Italian business practice, it is customary to exchange business cards during the introduction in the first meeting.

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Iceland
Introduction

In Iceland it is customary to address each other by their first name. This does not only apply to residents of the country, foreigners are encouraged to follow this rule. In fact, Iceland does not have a system of naming people, which is common all over the world, including surnames and first names, and sometimes middle names or patronymics.

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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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Italy
Exchange of Business Cards

In Italian business practice, it is customary to exchange business cards during the introduction in the first meeting.

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Nicaragua
Introduction

During first meetings—whether formal, official, or even social—it’s polite to use formal titles like Señor (Mr.), Señora (Ms.), or Señorita (Miss), followed by the person’s last name.

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