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Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands: How to Do Business in Sixty Countries Book

In a global economy, it is crucial for business people to be sensitive to cultural differences. And although the best reason for doing so may be ethical, it's great for business as well! This is an invaluable book for "doing well while doing good" in your intercultural relations, covering the protocols of appointments, business entertaining, greetings, forms of address, gestures, dress, and gifts in 60 of the nations you're most likely to be doing business. Some interesting excerpts: Australia: The "thumbs-up" sign, which in the U.S. indicates "O.K." is considered rude. Brazil: The colors of the Brazilian flag are green and yellow, so avoid wearing this combination in any fashion. China: Avoid making exaggerated gestures or using dramatic facial expressions. The Chinese do not generally use their hands when speaking, and become distracted by a speaker who does. Indonesia: Since it is impolite to disagree with someone, Indonesians rarely say "no"...a clear way to indicate "no" is to suck in air through the teeth. The authors are very aware that no generalizations apply to all residents of a nation, and are careful not to stereotype or judge. Highly recommended to any business traveler--or any student of the diversity of human cultures. (Note: a great companion volume for this book is Gestures, which is devoted entirely to explaining the varieties of hand gestures in 82 countries!) Read More

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  • Product Description

    You're doing business abroad. Do you know how to understand a country's political climate? Identify how decisions are made? Negotiate effectively? Properly address and entertain your contacts? In today's rapidly expanding global marketplace, business people must understand the distinctive customs of the major nations. This guide help you do exactly that. It's filling with important facts about business customs, behavioral styles, social customs, and much more!

    The listing for each country includes complete information on:
    Country Background
    Brief History
    Type of Government
    Language
    Religion
    Demographics
    Cultural Orientation
    Value Systems
    Sources of Anxiety Reduction
    Issues of Equality/Inequality
    Business Practices
    Appointments
    Negotiating
    Business Entertaining
    Time
    Greeting Protocol
    Titles/Forms of Address
    Gestures
    Dress
    Gifts

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