There is an old saying in English,
"When in Rome, do as Romans do"
What do you think this saying means?
"When in Rome, do as Romans do"
What do you think this saying means?
For example, in Japan, a simple bow to show your respect when you meet someone can carry a thousand positive messages about your attitude towards their culture. Likewise, in Germanic countries and the United States, you should remember that business people will often be eager to get down to work. They believe that “time is money.” Almost everywhere else in the world, it is considered very important for businessmen to get to know one another better before proceeding with negotiations. Scheduling time for building relationships is as important as making time for whatever is on the business agenda. Speaking English can be your passport to many foreign markets, but do not leave home without that all-important guide to local etiquette. Read more
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4 comments:
Dear Lyudmyla,
I fully agree with you that manners are very important in business world. What advice would you give foreigners as to how they should behave in most business situations in Ukraine?
Very good question, Olena.
Hello, Lyudmyla!
Congratulations on a very relevant post. It's absolutely true that we need to know about the cultures of others, but what really caught my attention is "Scheduling time for building relationships...".
I belong to the same online community of practice as your teacher, the Webheads in Action, and along the years we have seen how important it is to socialize. We have a weekly meeting online and it has helped builb bonds, friendships and a sense of community.
Keep up the great work!
Teresa (in Portugal)
Teresa, thank you for your comment. Nowaday this topic is really important. I am glad that my article attract your attention.I am very happy that you took your time to read my paper and commented on.
Regards,
Luda
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