Cultural Tips for Germany - including valuable business travel tips for Germany! "Small talk" is not part of the culture in Germany. Conversation focuses on matters of substance and genuine interest. There is little use for superficial inquiries or observations. Don’t...
Cultural Clues, Do’s & Taboo’s
Cultural Clues, Communication Guidelines for FRANCE
Cultural Tips for France - including valuable business travel tips for France! It's strongly recommended that you learn basic French phrases and use them whenever possible. Your efforts will be well appreciated and will be remembered. The French will revert to English...
Cultural Clues, Communication Guidelines for FINLAND
The rules for greeting strangers or introducing yourself are very similar to northern European practice, though Finns are more restrained and don’t show much emotion. Men and women shake hands quite comfortably, and women have no problem doing business in Finland....
Cultural Clues, Communication Guidelines for ENGLAND
Cultural Tips for England - including valuable business travel tips for England! Don’t assume all British English words and phrases mean the same as words and phrases from North America, Australia or other English language countries. Many of British English words and...
Cultural Clues, Communication Guidelines for EGYPT
In Egyptian business culture, punctuality is not as much of a priority as for westerners. However, it’s best to arrive on time even though your contact may be late for an appointment. Appointments with traditional Arabic businesspeople are rarely private occasions....
Cultural Clues, Communication Guidelines for DENMARK
The Danes tend to be unexpressive people in public and rather low-key in general. It’s best to subdue yourself a bit, especially if you tend to be animated and use expressive body language. The key to being accepted and respected in Denmark is to blend in rather than...