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Business Etiquettes & Countries worldwide:
A Mediterranean country, Albania shares many of the characteristic features of Italy, Greece and Turkey not only in terms of culture but also in terms of cuisine and believes of the people. Read more about this country, its traditions and the habits of its people.
Nowadays Belarus is an important transit route for Russian gas supplies to parts of Western Europe. Belarus is also a major exporter of machinery, chemical and petroleum products.Read more for Country information, Language, meeting people, Belarusian business, food, climate, beliefs and superstitions.
Bulgaria: Doing Business in Bulgaria
Bulgariais the only country where people shake their heads to indicate consent/agreement and nod to express negation. Read more for Business Etiquette, behaviour, communication, body language, business culture, cultural awareness, societal rules, beliefs and superstitions, eating customs.
China: Doing Business with Chinese
In China, business relationships are personal relationships; establish a trusting personal relationship that demonstrates your respect. Become friends with local influential officials. Read more for business etiquette, appearance, behaviour, communications, gifts, business culture, cultural awareness, Confucius rules, numbers, colours, beliefs, eating customs.
Croatia: Doing Business in Croatia
The Croatian language is a Slavic language with 30 letters. Do remember that people in Croatia refer to the language as the Croatian language and not as the Serbo-Croat language. Read more for Croatian language, pronunciation of Croatian letters, traveling around Croatia for business, business matters, wining and dining, recent history, buying property in Croatia, Joining the European Union, Healthcare in Croatia.
If you want to open a business in the Czech Republic, there are many companies and organisations which specialise in foregin trade whom you may wish to contact. The Czech Republic is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination due to the availability of interesting sightseeing and excellent services at cheap prices. Read more about the possibilities available for doing business in the Czech Republic.
In Egypt, it is an old inherited Muslim custom that men do not wear golden jewellery; if you want to put any only silver is allowed! Female tourists and foreigners in general are expected to abide by the local traditional standards of modesty. Read more about Egyptian etiquettes and culture.
Hungary is a new member of the European Union and the business etiquette in this country is undergoing radical changes. It is advisable to study the canon of business culture as well as to prepare for slightly different behaviour in every-day situations. Read more about Hungarian language, business etiquette, appearance, body language, behaviour, meeting etiquette, gifts, eating customs and religion.
Korea: Country profile
Appointments for the business meeting should be made a few weeks in advance. Good times for the meetings are from 10 am to noon or from 2 to 4 pm. The business hours for the Korean company are 9 to 5 from Monday to Friday. Some offices are open on Saturdays. Read more for Business meetings, Structure and hierarchy in Korean companies, general business practices, language, economy, location, climate and weather, people and population, food, etc.
Having good road connections with Germany and Russia, Lithuania is a perfect location for foreign investors and businessmen due to its proximity to big markets and location, transport and attractive standard of living.Read more about how to do business in Lithuania.
Also known as the "Horn of Abundance", this country is has a plethora of natural resources, beautiful landscapes and friendly people. Mexico is the only place in the world where it would be considered rude for guests to turn up on time. Read more about Mexico's various etiquettes and culture.
Japan: Doing Business in Japan
In Japan silence is very important. Though you may feel uncomfortable, try to analyse what sort of a silence it is, whether it is a respectful silence or an upset silence. Read more for Japanese language, business etiquette, hints and tips on visiting Japan.
Poland: Doing Business in Poland
Recently, the traditional Polish “savour-vivre” (term for “etiquette” used in Poland) has come under the strong influence of the American business. After the fall of the communist regime 1989, companies started to re-evaluate management following American models. Read more for Polish language, business etiquette, appearance, body language, meeting etiquette, communication & language, gifts, cultural awareness, eating customs, religions.
Most of the important business decisions are done at dinners, therefore if your business partner invites you for a dinner, consider it as an excellent business opportunity and make sure you attend. Read more for Russian language, meeting and greeting people, business etiquette, business negotiations, beliefs and superstitions.
Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, is picturesque medieval Old Town with hundreds of fascinating restaurants, cafés and shops. Estonia is a small country and it takes only about six to eight hours to drive across it. Read more for Estonia’s language, people, economy, transport, etc.
Although Filipinos earn a reputation for operating on “Filipino time” meaning that they are always late for events, this does not hold true for business meetings. Read more about appropriate business attire, salutations, dining, entertaining and negotiations.
If you are lacking topics to chat about at dinner parties, a good rule of thumb is to talk about the changeable Danish weather. Read more about why the Danes could be considered the happiest people in the world.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that a Dutchman is born on a bike. There is probably not a single country in the world, whose roads are so well-adapted to bikes and usually along a road for cars you find in Holland smaller paths for bikes. Read more about the history of Holland, what to see when you are there and the business culture.
There is little red tape in Norway, and many public service procedures such as filling your tax return can be done (and are actually encouraged) on-line or by SMS. The contacting hours of various public offices and services can be restrictive, however, and few are open past 4pm. Read more about gender equality, industries and the bureaucracy.
Westerners may find Taiwanese cuisine slightly heavy when they try it for the first time. Unlike Western eating habits, traditional Taiwanese dieting is hot and savoury dishes for all the three meals of the day. Read more about how to adapt to Taiwanese cuisine.
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