by gayle | Sep 22, 2022 | Articles, Cultural Clues, Do's & Taboo's
The Latest! Cultural Clues, Do’s and Taboos for SWEDEN! When doing business in Sweden, keep in mind that it is a humanitarian culture, where the quality of life and environmental issues are highly emphasized. Swedes prefer to stand a bit further apart in their...
by gayle | Jul 30, 2022 | Articles, Cultural Clues, Do's & Taboo's
The Latest! Cultural Clues, Do’s and Taboos for SPAIN! When doing business in Spain, keep in mind that many businesses are closed from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily, since people often return home to have their main meal with their family and take an afternoon siesta...
by gayle | Jul 21, 2022 | Articles, Cultural Clues, Do's & Taboo's
The Latest! Cultural Clues, Do’s and Taboos for SOUTH KOREA! When doing business in South Korea, tone down hand motions and facial expressions when talking or laughing because being too animated or demonstrative is frowned upon. Keep your voice tone moderate since...
by gayle | Jun 16, 2022 | Articles, Cultural Clues, Do's & Taboo's
Cultural Tips for SOUTH AFRICA – including some valuable business travel tips! When doing business in South Africa, keep in mind that the English, the Afrikaners, and the black Africans all have distinct forms of greeting, and while united as South Africans, each...
by gayle | May 19, 2022 | Articles, Cultural Clues, Do's & Taboo's
Cultural Tips for SINGAPORE – including some valuable business travel tips! When doing business in Singapore, punctuality is essential for business appointments. It is considered an insult to leave a Singaporean business executive waiting. Occasionally, a Singaporean...
