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... Meetings Shake hands with everyone in the room during introductions. During initial meetings with senior people, the Irish tend to be quite formal and will refer to people with their title and surname. Expect meetings to commence with a period of small tal ...

... Meetings Make sure to greet everyone appropriately when you arrive (see Greetings). Be aware that meetings may not commence or finish according to schedule. Meeting agendas may be interrupted by the prayer sessions of practising Muslims. If you know your S ...

... Relationship Oriented Personal relationships play a large role in Burmese business culture. Third-party introductions are almost a necessity, as Burmese prefer to work with those whom they know and trust. Trust is key to g ...

... Meetings Make an effort to arrive on time. However, Syrians have a looser sense of punctuality and may be late themselves. You are expected to greet everyone in the room individually, even if the group is large. Greet the host of the meeting first, and f ...

... Meetings Make the appointment for your meeting a few days in advance, and indicate what its objectives are beforehand. It’s best to share a written agenda with any other parties involved prior. Lateness reflects badly in a professional setting, so make sur ...

... Meetings During business meetings, wear appropriate attire. This is usually a shirt and smart trousers for men and a blouse with smart trousers or a long skirt for women. If in doubt, dress modestly. During a meeting, a gift is usually expected. The presen ...

... Meetings People usually greet each other by shaking hands, whilst maintaining eye contact and introducing themselves. This occurs regardless of gender when entering the room. When addressing superiors, one refers to them by their professional title. For ex ...

... Meetings Tardiness reflects badly in a professional setting, so make sure to arrive on time or slightly early. If you’re chairing the meeting, it’s more important to begin punctually. People usually introduce themselves by their first name and exchange b ...