Bussines culture in U.S.A
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The document provides etiquette tips for interacting with Americans. It recommends greeting Americans with a handshake while maintaining eye contact and introducing yourself with your first name. Meetings are expected to start on time and follow an agenda, while dress code is business professional attire depending on industry and location. Direct communication is preferred, and Americans value punctuality, legal contracts, and eating etiquette like sitting up straight and using serving plates properly.
Bussines culture in U.S.A
- 2. Greetings are casual.Hello How are you? Americans maintain eye contact. The hand shake is the common greeting. Americans use first names, and be sure to introduce everyone to each other. Smile.
- 3. It is a custom to be punctual. Meetings often include formal presentations. Americans always follow the agenda. They don卒t lose the time. Meetings are generally informal and relaxed in manner, but serious in content
- 4. Proper dress depends on the region of the country, a person's company, his or her position within it and the industry. Men: Wear a Suit, Shirts, Ties, Socks, and Shoes. Women: Wear a Suit, Blouses, Scarves, shoes, stocking, Jewelry and Perfume
- 6. Americans prefer directness in communication. Americans are often uncomfortable with silence. It is rude to interrupt someone who is talking. Americans do not enter into any contract without hiring a lawyer. Americans need to hear numbers
- 7. Sit erect at the table. Take small bites and eat slowly and quietly. Do not sniff food to determine if you like it. Americans tend to eat more quickly than people from other countries. When a bread and butter plate is on the table, use it appropriately