Cultural Tips for Japan – including some valuable business travel tips for Japan Punctuality is necessary when doing business in Japan because the Japanese believe it is rude to be late. Business cards (“meishi”) are an important part of doing...
Cultural Clues, Do’s & Taboo’s
Cultural Clues, Communication Guidelines for ITALY
Cultural Tips for Italy - including some valuable business travel tips for Italy There is tremendous respect for power, authority, and age in the Italian culture. You will usually be introduced to older people and women first. When introducing yourself, it’s best to...
Cultural Clues, Communication Guidelines for ISRAEL
Cultural Tips for Israel - including some valuable business travel tips for Israel Most Israelis speak at a much closer distance than North Americans may be accustomed to so do not move away. Be aware that the Jewish Holy Day, the Sabbath, begins at sunset on Friday...
Cultural Clues, Communication Guidelines for IRELAND
Cultural Tips for Ireland - including some valuable business travel tips for Ireland The Irish often have more of a relaxed attitude toward time. As a business traveler, however, you should always strive to be punctual for your appointments. When meeting the Irish,...
Cultural Clues, Communication Guidelines for IRAN
Cultural Tips for Iran – including some valuable business travel tips for Iran Although Iran is considered a part of the Middle East, it is important that you do not confuse Iranians with Arabs. Both have different languages, cultures, and histories. The official...
Cultural Clues, Communication Guidelines for INDONESIA
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...