Oct 28, 2021 | Articles, Cultural Clues, Do's & Taboo's
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...
Sep 23, 2021 | Articles, Cultural Clues, Do's & Taboo's
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...
Aug 26, 2021 | Articles, Cultural Clues, Do's & Taboo's
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...
Jul 29, 2021 | Articles, Cultural Clues, Do's & Taboo's
When doing business in Peru, be aware that you are likely to be at a higher altitude than you may be used to when you are in Peru, so give yourself a chance to get accustomed to it and prepare for possible altitude sickness. It’s easy for business travelers to think...