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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Vietnam
Exchange of Business Cards

The exchange of business cards in Vietnamese business practice is an important element of introductions and introductions to each other. In addition to your name, title, company name and contact information, it is customary to include your educational degree, academic rank and professional title, if any.

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Mongolia
Taboo Topics

Personal topics should definitely be avoided, especially in the initial stage of developing a business relationship. Issues of family, health, age, financial situation are considered inappropriate to discuss in conversation with foreigners. Equally, it is not customary to make any comments about a person's appearance.

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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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Vietnam
Preferred Topics

Family, and that means extended family, including relatives and even close friends.

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Thailand
Exchange of Business Cards

In Thailand, business cards are exchanged quite often, not only during meetings and negotiations, but also during various social, economic and political events. You should always have an ample supply of business cards with you.

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