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The Latest! Cultural Clues, Do’s and Taboos for TAIWAN! Local contacts are extremely important in Taiwan, so it’s a good idea to request a personal introduction from the Commerce department, a bank, or from a high-ranking individual at a well-known business. In...

Cultural Clues, Communication Guidelines for SWITZERLAND

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...

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...

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...

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...