In Venezuela, punctuality is expected. Traffic congestion, especially in Caracas, can be difficult, so make sure you have plenty of time to get to your appointment. A firm, assured, handshake is the customary greeting on all occasions. During the handshake, state your...
Cultural Tips for the USA – including some valuable business travel tips for the USA! In the USA, you will find that most Americans speak only English, unless they are immigrants from other countries. They write the month first, then the day, then the...
The Latest! Cultural Clues, Do’s and Taboos for THE UAE! The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is very progressive, modern, and the most westernized of all the Arabic countries. In the UAE, each of the seven United Arab Emirates is a sovereign principality ruled by the head...
The Latest! Cultural Clues, Do’s and Taboos for TURKEY! In Turkey, your success is defined by your ability to build effective personal relationships combined with a clearly outlined and well-presented proposal. Business is personal. Although this is changing with the...
The Latest! Cultural Clues, Do’s and Taboos for TAIWAN! Local contacts are extremely important in Taiwan, so it’s a good idea to request a personal introduction from the Commerce department, a bank, or from a high-ranking individual at a well-known business. In...
The Latest! Cultural Clues, Do’s and Taboos for SWITZERLAND! Cultural Tips for Switzerland - including some valuable business travel tips for Switzerland! The culture of Switzerland is made up of four subcultures: the German, French, Italian, and 1% indigenous...
