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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Australia
Taboo Topics

Politics and religion are considered off-limits — best to avoid those topics.

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Peru
Preferred Topics

Peruvian cuisine – Show some interest in this topic. For many people in Peru, food and cooking are a source of national pride.

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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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China
Greeting

The most popular form of greeting in China is the handshake, contrary to popular belief that Chinese people greet each other by bowing, putting their palms together at chest level.

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Philippines
Taboo Topics

Political issues, especially those that directly affect the Philippines.

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