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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Switzerland
Small Talk: Overview

At the start of contacts, the Swiss tend to be reserved, observing the requirements of business etiquette. As the relationship develops, they will be more open and emotional. However, this may take some time.

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Switzerland
Exchange of Business Cards

The exchange of business cards is part of business etiquette in Switzerland. They are exchanged during negotiations, at various conferences, forums, and formal and informal events. You should have a sufficient supply of business cards with you.

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Entrepreneurs

For those who develop business contacts with foreign partners

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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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Ethiopia
Personal Space

Comfortable personal space among Ethiopians—even those from different ethnic groups—is smaller than in many other cultures, typically less than an arm’s length.

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Nepal
Greeting

The traditional greeting ritual in Nepal is “Namaste”, during which it is customary to place your palms together at chest level, say the word "Namaste" (which means "I greet the divine in you"), and give a slight bow to the other person. The depth of the bow depends on the status of the person being greeted.

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