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Greek Culture / Business Culture

... Meetings First impressions are important. Present yourself neatly, stylishly and professionally in a conservative suit. Lateness is more common in Greece; up to 10 minutes is usually acceptable. However, it is fair for you to expect that someone will provi ...

Swedish Culture / Business Culture

... Meetings Give at least two weeks’ notice if you are arranging a meeting in Sweden. Usually, business cards are offered at the commencement of a meeting. When addressing your Swedish counterpart, don’t hesitate to use their first names rather than their sur ...

Pakistani Culture / Business Culture

... Meetings It is a good idea to arrive on time. However, consider that you may be kept waiting as Pakistanis may not always start meeting proceedings punctually. Wait to be introduced to everyone present by a host or third-party intermediary ...

Croatian Culture / Business Culture

... Meetings Meeting structures are not very rigid. While there may be an agenda, it serves more as a guideline for the discussion. The initial meeting is generally scheduled as introductions. It may be between yourself and a middle manager rather than the act ...

North Sudanese Culture / Business Culture

... 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 ...

French Culture / Business Culture

... Meetings Appointments are necessary and should be made at least two weeks in advance. Avoid scheduling meetings in August (the month of summer vacation) or on workdays next to a public holiday. Common ways to make an appointment are in writing or by teleph ...

Myanmar (Burmese) Culture / Business Culture

... 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 good business and ...

Filipino Culture / Business Culture

... Meetings It is important to be punctual. You can expect a Filipino to be on time when the appointment is business-related. Expect people to defer decision making to those in higher ranking positions. Negotiations often progress slowly as F ...

Indian Culture / Core Concepts

... Diversity Pride Innovativeness Adaptability Harmony Modesty Light-heartedness India is home to over a billion people, accommodating incredible cultural diversity between languages, geographic regions, religious traditions and social strati ...

Saudi Arabian Culture / Saudis in Australia

... Migration History and Demographics Saudi migration to Australia began in the 20th century. However, the vast majority of the Saudi population has arrived since 2007. It is estimated 70% of Saudi Arabian-born people migrated to Australia be ...

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