Foreign partner — who he is, what it is important to know about the first meeting, how to build a relationship and other useful information

Sweden
Communication Specifics

In Swedish society, direct and honest communication is the norm. People generally say what they think without trying to express themselves in any other way. They can easily point out mistakes in your speech if they notice them.

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Bulgaria
Personal Space

Depending on the relationship between the speakers, the distance between them may vary. For example, when speaking to business partners or even to members of the opposite sex, an arm's length distance is the accepted norm.

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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

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:

ARTICLES ON BUSINESS CULTURE

Why are decisions made quickly in some cultures and over weeks in others? What lies behind a partner's silence — or their unexpected “yes”? Our articles offer observations and practical advice for working with foreign partners.

2024/07/27

Indian culture

When we talk about cultures we talk about ourselves, we talk about us. What can be more important? Today let's look at the Indian culture. It's fantastic! Let's see what you should think of when communicating with a partner (even potential) from this country.

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