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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Canada
Exchange of Business Cards

It's common to exchange business cards during the first meeting. This can happen at the start, at the end, or anytime during the conversation when a Canadian participant feels it might be useful to stay in touch with someone.

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Hungary
Preferred Topics

Hungarian food, groceries and wine are a source of pride for Hungarians. Saying something nice about any of them will help to melt the ice in the conversation and initiate the development of personal relationships.

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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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Bolivia
Taboo Topics

Controversial political topics, especially the anti-government protests of 2019 linked to the internal political crisis

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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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Trainings

Only relevant information for working with foreign partners

Trainings are available upon request. Please contact us.

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