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... Meetings Although ‘PNG time’ is common throughout society, business culture is trying to develop an expectation of punctuality. Be punctual, but do not necessarily expect your PNG counterpart to be. Meetings may start later than expected. ...

... Meetings Arrange the time of your meeting a few days in advance. Indicate the objective of the meeting beforehand. If you have a written agenda, share this with those who will be attending. Ensure you arrive on time or slightly early. Lateness reflects poo ...

... Meetings In Hong Kong, people generally enter a meeting in order of importance – the highest ranking person arriving first and so on. The same goes for introductions. Be punctual. If you are late, be sure to apologise for your tardiness. You are expected t ...

... Meetings Make the appointment for your meeting a few days in advance, and indicate what its objectives are beforehand as well. If you already have a written agenda, people will appreciate you sharing it with them prior to the meeting. Tardiness reflects ...

... Meetings Try to arrive for a meeting on time, but be prepared to wait for your business counterpart. During the first meeting, expect a fair amount of small talk. Often, business matters are reserved for subsequent meetings once this initial contact and fa ...

... Meetings Do your best to be punctual, and be sure to make an apology for your tardiness if you are late. Bow to the most senior businessman first as low as he does. However, watch to see if he extends his hand to greet you with a handshake. Use two hands o ...

... Meetings First impressions are vital in business as the persona you put forward initially can prevail in an Italian’s mind throughout a meeting. Keeping this in mind, make sure to present yourself neatly, stylishly and professionally in a conservative suit ...

... Meetings Punctuality is respected and expected in a business setting. However, it is not uncommon for Peruvians to arrive late. Generally, one has to wait longer depending on the seniority of the person they are meeting. In a business setting, the typica ...

... Meetings Punctuality is highly valued in Japan. Everyone is expected to be on time for meetings and appointments. Aim to arrive some time before or exactly on the designated time. If you expect delay, politely and apologetically inform your Japanese counte ...

... Meetings Punctuality is strongly valued in American professional settings. Arriving on time or slightly early conveys professionalism. Punctual commencement is especially important when chairing or hosting a meeting. Meetings may be relatively informal, de ...