Travel
appropriate. Remove your shoes before
entering homes. Unfortunately, I’ve
been unable to secure information
on business meetings. The culture is
iff r nt an ai a
o n
with someone who has worked there
for three years and he has visited
all the various villages. Each has its
own custom other than the smile
and raised eyebrows. Punctuality
is not important.
Hong Kong
Punctuality is very important in
this culture and viewed as a form
of respect. Allow for the congested
streets and try to arrive a few
minutes early. Observe the hierarchy
o th o
an o not try to n a
in conversation that is too personal.
India
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t
r ar to ait
Also, do not be upset if meetings are
interrupted. Show respect and be
willing to engage in small talk. India
is a country that is growing and
trying to westernize itself. You are
dealing with a hierarchical society
an it i r
t in ana
nt
styles. The boss gives orders and
they are to be followed to the letter,
even if they are not accurate. The
manager who acts like a boss is next
in line. Take care to observe the
hi rar hy
a ar that any
nt r an off hor
nt r
ay
taff
y hi h y
at
intelligent and motivated graduates
who may lack day-to-day commercial
experience. Managers may be
t nty
an t a
r
ay
be twenty-three. Their inexperience
is just that, not incompetence. Work
with them to get your problems
solved. It may take a little longer,
but you are dealing with intelligent
individuals who are bringing cultural
and westernized ways together in
a challenging environment.
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t n y ar
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a
it ha
n
successful and he always treated
those involved with respect, we
were met with a brass band, had
a special luncheon, and treated
with the greatest warmth. As I saw
with my own eyes, good business
ra ti
ha
a tin ff t
do expect their Western visitors
to arrive on time.
New Zealand
Make your appointments prior and
on r
ti a i a
or i itor
to arri a itt
ar y
in at
can easily indicate you are unreliable.
Whereas New Zealanders appear
quite casual with each other, they
tend to be more reserved. There
will be some small talk, but polite
and not too personal. They like
directness, so have your facts,
r an t r
ar har
does not make the sale.
Russia
Appointments are required and
frequently take at least six weeks to
arran
on r
h n yo arri in
the country and a day or two before.
n t a
h
han an o
can your meeting or be cancelled on
short notice. Have material prepared
in English and Russian.
Pakistan
It has been my experience that
Pakistanis are not the most time
conscious. However, they will and
The Philippines
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ay
to
i
t it
is advisable to be punctual and allow
nty o ti
or tra
i
ornin
and mid-afternoon are the best times.
r to on r in a an
Samoa
Make appointments and be prepared
that your meeting may not start
when scheduled. However it is
important that you are there on
time. If you are going to be late, call
and furnish expected arrival time.
Singapore
Prior appointments are necessary
and Western visitors are expected
to be punctual. If you are a group,
line up in order of rank so you can be
led to your proper seat. Singaporeans
understand American nuances, but
o not n yo r
in too ran
in your approach or it could be
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