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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Türkiye
Communication Specifics

When talking, Turks can sometimes come across as rather expressive – they might speak loudly or passionately defend their point of view. But that doesn’t mean they’re in a bad mood or upset. It’s just normal in Turkish culture to show emotion and speak with feeling, especially when talking about something important to them.

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Mongolia
Personal Space

The comfortable distance for communication in Mongolian society may generally be slightly smaller than in other cultures, such as Central or Northern Europe. Observe your Mongolian colleagues during interactions at events to draw your own conclusions.

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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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Bulgaria
Introduction

It is customary in Bulgarian business practice to mention the partner's academic degree or professional qualification, if any, when addressing. Otherwise, use polite forms, namely: Mr - to a man, Ms/Mrs - to a woman, after which the person's surname is indicated.

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Austria
Greeting

The traditional form of greeting is a handshake. Austrians shake hands with everyone in the room before and at the end of the meeting.

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