Thursday, October 20, 2016

International Business Blunders

International Business Blunders

What Is A Handshake

Japan:

Meeting:
A formal bow for a greeting in Japan


Departure:
Saying Sayonara informally or "Bai-Bai"

Accepting A Gift:
Gifts are exchanged throughout the year but specifically in the beginning or the mid-year. Gifts are accepted with both hands.


Lesotho:

Meeting:

All verbal with a slight nod of the head

Departure:

Just fine saying goodbye since English is the national language

Accepting A Gift:

Accepting a gift is usually frowned upon and not customary

Exchanging Business Cards:

Like accepting gifts this is frowned upon 


Uzbekistan:

Meeting:

Take souvenirs or sweets for children of the owner of the house. Hand shaking is usually only for the men.

 it is common to ask about health, family, and state of affairs at work and at home

Departure:


Accepting A Gift:

If you are accepting a gift be sure to return a gift to whoever in the near future


Exchanging Business Cards:

It is forbidden upon to exchange buisiness cards