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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Saudi Arabia
Introduction

In situations of official, formal, and business communication—especially during initial contacts—the accepted form of address is “Mr” or “Mrs” followed by the person's first name (not last name), for example, Mr Ali. The same applies to women: Mrs Maryam.

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Hungary
Communication Specifics

Relationship building is important in Hungarian business culture. A polite, discreet, attentive, serious, sincere line of behaviour will be appreciated by your Hungarian colleague and will lay the foundations for effective cooperation.

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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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Norway
Preferred Topics

International events and news.

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Argentina
Greeting

In Argentina, a typical business greeting is a firm and energetic handshake. It's important to make eye contact while doing it.

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