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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. Introduce yoursel ...

... Do’s Learning a couple of words or phrases in Ukrainian can help make your Ukrainian counterpart feel more welcome. The gesture is likely to be appreciated. Take the initiative to offer your help or contribution whenever possible. Many Ukrainians prefer no ...

... Meetings Arrive to meetings on time. However, be aware that the meeting may not commence punctually. The agendas of business meetings serve as guidelines but are not closely adhered to. Cypriots often loop back to discuss previously settled points or jum ...

... Meetings It is important to arrive on time. Colombians are generally punctual when it comes to business engagements. Punctuality conveys respect for the person’s time and attention. A five-minute delay is forgivable. Address people with ...

... 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 When arranging a meeting, it is normal to confirm the date and appointment several times in advance. Doing so conveys your eagerness to meet. Arrive on time to give a good impression. However, be aware that your Mexican counterpart may not be as p ...

... 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 set ...

... Meetings Punctuality is valued in Lao business culture. Thus, arriving later than the arranged meeting time without warning may be perceived as a lack of respect for your Lao counterpart. The traditional greeting in Lao is the nop (see The Nop in Greetings ...

... Hospitality Hungarikum Sombreness Sentimentality Adaptability Pride Hungary is a landlocked country located in central Europe with a diverse cultural milieu. Throughout history, there has been a constant struggle for Hungarians to find their own voice and ...

... Turkey is a secular country with a majority Muslim population. There are no formal statistics on the population’s religious affiliation. National identification cards automatically list any citizen as ‘Muslim’ at birth unless their parents have registered ...