away while speaking it means that they are being insincere or hiding something. This cultural aspect must always be taken into account
during any interaction.
As with many other cultures, business deals
develop slowly. This is due to the fact that Azeris like to get to know their business partners
before engaging in serious business. Typically
business meetings will begin discussing topics
that have nothing to do with the business deal.
This is the Azeri way of gauging their counterpart’s personality. As the negotiations continue
it is imperative not to push your Azeri counterpart into making a decision on the spot. Azeris
like to take time and thoughtfully consider a
proposal before making a decision.
Although many Azeri businesspeople do
speak English it is important to find out ahead
of time if an interpreter will be needed for business meetings and conferences. Regardless of
whether or not interpr