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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Bulgaria
Communication Specifics

Bulgarians tend to adjust their communication style to the situation. For example, during the first meetings with their colleagues they are likely to be reserved and rather formal, and in discussions, especially at the beginning, they will refrain from direct and categorical statements.

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Ethiopia
Exchange of Business Cards

In addition to standard information (name, surname, company name, and contact details), be sure to include your job title or position within the company, as well as any other possible credentials. This will help your Ethiopian colleague understand your place within the organizational hierarchy you represent.

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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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Pakistan
Communication Specifics

Pakistan is a multinational and multiethnic state, so communication styles and manners may vary depending on the ethnicity of the person you are dealing with.

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Romania
Exchange of Business Cards

Business cards are usually exchanged during the first meeting with a potential partner in this country.

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