Generally, greetings among all Indonesians are conducted with stateliness and formality, in a slow, deliberate manner. A hurried introduction will be perceived as disrespectful. Especially among Indonesian Chinese, handshakes are the standard greeting. Most Indonesian...
Cultural Tips for India - including some valuable business travel tips for India Rapport and discussing friends and family is an important part of establishing a business relationship in India. Conversation is considered an "art form" and people put a lot of time and...
Cultural Tips for Hong Kong – including some valuable business travel tips for Hong Kong Business cards are exchanged with both hands between the thumbs and forefingers. When receiving a business card make a show of examining it for a few moments, and then carefully...
Cultural Tips for Greece - including some valuable business travel tips for Greece The Greeks are well known for their hospitality and generosity towards guests. They are not necessarily known for their timeliness. Visitors to Greece should be prepared for meetings to...
"Small talk" is not typically a part of the culture in Germany. Conversation focuses on matters of substance and genuine interest. There is little use for superficial inquiries or observations. Don’t interrupt and always allow each speaker to make his or her point...
Cultural Tips for France - including valuable business travel tips for France! It's strongly recommended that you learn basic French phrases and use them whenever possible. Your efforts will be well appreciated and will be remembered. The French will revert to English...