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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United States
Exchange of Business Cards

 A business card should include only the most important information about its owner. Besides your job title, it's okay to include academic degrees and professional titles or qualifications.

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Indonesia
Taboo Topics

Avoid discussing local political topics, especially those related to conflicts between ethnic groups.

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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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China
Communication Specifics

Initial contact with potential Chinese partners is often only possible through an intermediary. This can be a person with whom they are personally acquainted.

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Brazil
Communication Specifics

Brazilians take pride in their Brazilian-Portuguese identity. They might take it personally if they see your materials (even business cards) written in Spanish instead of Portuguese.

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Trainings

Only relevant information for working with foreign partners

Trainings are available upon request. Please contact us.

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