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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Greece
Greeting

Handshake is a traditional form of greeting in Greek culture. During this greeting ritual, people usually exchange welcoming smiles and maintain direct eye contact with their partner.

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Italy
Communication Specifics

In the early stages of a business relationship, etiquette and protocol should be observed. This means using the formal titles and ranks of your partner when communicating with them. It is important to be particularly courteous and polite when talking to an older person.

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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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South Korea
Introduction

Korean naming traditions date back to ancient times when society was organized into clans or tribal communities. Descendants of these clans still live in South Korea today, with members of the most influential clans often forming the country's elite, holding key positions in government, parliament, and business.

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Canada
Introduction

When starting a business relationship, Canadians usually prefer a fairly formal communication style. They often address each other by last name and include a title if there is one. When introducing themselves, they typically say their first name followed by their last name—for example, John Smith.

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