When doing business in Scotland, keep in mind that addresses in Scotland are written in the following order: (1) country (2) city (3) street address and (4) the last name of the individual. The Scots tend to be a very soft-spoken...
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Cultural Clues, Communication Guidelines SAUDI ARABIA
When doing business in Saudi Arabia, keep in mind that addresses in Saudi Arabia are written in the following order: (1) country (2) city (3) street address and (4) the last name of the individual. The Saudi work week runs from Saturday through Wednesday. Most people...
Cultural Clues and Communication Guidelines for RUSSIA
When doing business in Russia, keep in mind that addresses in Russia are written in the following order: (1) country (2) city (3) street address and (4) the last name of the individual. Cultural Tips for Russia - including some valuable business travel tips for...
Cultural Clues and Communication Guidelines for PORTUGAL
When doing business in Portugal, conversation is somewhat informal, however still more formal than in the US when first meeting. It’s best to begin more formal, and then adapt to a more casual style as the relationship develops. You can assume that most Portuguese...
Cultural Clues and Communication Guidelines for POLAND
When doing business in Poland, learn some basic Polish words, like hello “dzien dobry”, good bye “do widzenia”, excuse me “przepraszam”, and thank you “dziekuje”. A basic Polish language guide can help you with proper pronunciation The standard greeting is a firm...
Cultural Clues and Communication Guidelines for THE PHILIPPINES
When doing business in The Philippines, understand that it represents a variety of cultures. It’s in the heart of Southeast Asia, however is heavily influenced by non-Asians from Spain, Mexico, and the United States. As a result, the Catholic Church is more...