International business etiquette quizhétfő
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This document provides etiquette tips for various countries and cultures, including: not using white wrapping paper in gifts in Japan; eating with the right hand in India; shaking hands through a doorway being bad luck in Russia; not using red ink on documents in Madagascar; the peace sign being rude in South Africa; expecting close physical proximity in business conversations in Mexico; raising a glass twice when toasting in Belgium; the guest of honor sitting opposite the host in Hong Kong; dropping chopsticks being bad luck in China; wine being popular at business gatherings in Belarus; the guest paying for business meals in France; eating bananas with knife and fork in Bolivia; discussing money using a thumb-and-forefinger gesture
International business etiquette quizhétfő
- 1. Question and Answer Samples and Techniques
- 2. In Japan, gift-giving protocol dictates that it is best to avoid offering gifts wrapped in white wrapping paper
- 3. When dining in India, you should eat with your left hand.
- 4. In Russia, shaking hands through a doorway is considered bad luck.
- 5. In Madagascar, you should not use red ink on documents such as business cards.
- 6. In South Africa, using your fingers to form a traditional peace sign is considered to be extremely rude.
- 7. In Mexico, you should expect business conversations to occur at a close physical proximity.
- 8. In Belgium you should raise your glass twice when toasting.
- 9. At a dinner in Hong Kong the guest of honour will be seated opposite the host.
- 10. Dropping your chopsticks in China is considered bad luck.
- 11. In Belarus the most popular drink at a business gatherings is wine
- 12. When having a business meal in France it is always the guest who pays for the meal.
- 13. In Bolivia bananas should be eaten with a knife and fork.
- 14. Forming an O with the thumb and the forefinger in Japan means that we can now discuss money
- 15. Wearing gloves in Russia when shaking hands is considered polite
- 16. Leaving right after dinner in Central America is considered well-mannered as it means you’ve been well fed
- 17. If you want to show your respect for an elder in Africa, do not look them directly in the eye
- 18. Keeping your hands in your pockets while negotiating in Russia is rude
- 19. In France, dinner is commonly served at 5 pm
- 20. In Brazil, purple flowers are a symbol of friendship
- 21. In Australia, a single male passenger should sit in the back seat