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... 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 ...

... Do’s Good conversation starters include the region your counterpart is from, their profession, the well-being of their family and the meaning of their given name. Treat Indian elders with visible respect. For example, addr ...

... Basic Etiquette It is common for Italian friends and families to kiss on the cheek when they meet, irrespective of their gender. Stand up out of respect when an older person enters the room. It is important to dress neatly and respectfully. Cover your mout ...

... Greetings vary depending on one’s gender and how well-acquainted people are with one another. When greeting for the first time or in a formal setting, Argentines generally shake hands and give a slight nod to show respect. The ‘abrazo’ i ...

... Verbal Indirect Communication: Indonesians are generally indirect communicators. They make less use of words and are more attentive to posture, expression and tone of voice to draw meaning. Speech is ambiguous, often understating the point or corrective re ...

... Religion has played a significant role in social and political life throughout Argentinian history. Roman Catholicism is particularly pervasive in Argentine culture, politics and society. According to 2019 estimates, approximately 62.9% of the population i ...

... Verbal Direct Communication: Dutch tend to have a direct communication style, speaking quite frankly in a straightforward manner. At times, this may be misunderstood as rude, especially if one is not used to forthrightness. However, the Dutch tend to view ...

... Do’s French people prefer engaging in the French language. Showing an effort to speak French through simple phrases such as ‘bonjour’ (‘hello’) or ‘parlez-vous Anglais’ (‘do you speak English?’) will help build rapport with your French cou ...

... Do’s Try to be receptive to humour as the Irish appreciate good banter, and joking is a great way of establishing rapport. Engage in conversation topics about the arts in Ireland (e.g. literature and music), sport, one's place of origin and family< ...