China
The People
Deeply rooted in Chinese society is the need to belong and conform to a unit, whether the family, a political party or an organization. The family is the focus of life for most Chinese. Age and rank are highly respected. However, to the dismay of older people, today's young people are rapidly modernizing, wearing blue jeans and sunglasses, drinking Coke and driving motorbikes.
Meeting and Greeting
- Shake hands upon meeting. Chinese may nod or bow instead of shaking hands, although shaking hands has become increasingly common.
- When introduced to a Chinese group, they may greet you with applause. Applaud back.
- Senior persons begin greetings. Greet the oldest, most senior person before others. During group introductions, line up according to seniority with the senior person at the head of the line.
Argentina
The People
Argentines are very proud of their country and culture. They are well-educated and sophisticated and like to be viewed as cosmopolitan and progressive. Because 85% of Argentina’s population hails from Italy, Spain, Austria, France, Germany, Great Britain, Portugal, Russia, Switzerland, Poland and the Middle East, Argentines tend to identify with Europeans. It has been said that Argentines are a nation of Italians who speak Spanish and think they’re British living in Paris. Predominantly Catholic (93%), families are highly valued and hold conservative values.
Dining and Entertainment
- Meals are for socializing. Refrain from “talking business” unless your Argentine colleague brings it up.
- Business dinners are generally held in restaurants. When you are the host, arrange payment ahead of time. If this is not possible, insist on paying when the bill comes.
- Don’t use toothpicks, blow your nose or clear your throat at the table.
- To summon a waiter, raise your hand with your index finger extended.
- Do not order imported liquor unless your host does. Taxes are exorbitant.
- Avoid pouring wine, which is a complex ritual in Argentina.
- For social events, arrive thirty to sixty minutes late. Arriving at a party on time is impolite.
- Be on time for lunch appointments, the theater and soccer.
Russia
The People
Russia has had a long history of totalitarianism, which has resulted in a rather fatalistic approach to living. The desire to work individually under personal initiative was suppressed by the Czarist and Communist states. With the advent of perestroika (restructuring), the Soviet/Communist value system has been scrapped, but the pace of reform has been slow and many are finding it very difficult to adapt to the Western values of individualism and profit maximization. Older Russians are generally quite pessimistic and don't have much faith in a better life in the future. Younger urban Russians have adopted a more Western outlook on life.
Body Language
- Russians are a very demonstrative people, and public physical contact is common. Hugs, backslapping, kisses on the cheeks and other expansive gestures are common among friends or acquaintances and between members of the same sex.
- Russians stand close when talking.
- Putting your thumb through your index and middle fingers or making the "OK" sign are considered very rude gestures in Russia.
Bussiness Etiquete in Colombia
· Schedule
business appointments in advance
·
Punctuality
is relaxed; although as a foreigner you are expected to be on time
·
Have
business cards printed in English on one side and the translation Spanish on
the other. Present the card with the Spanish side facing your Colombian
colleague
· Business
people prefer relaxed conversation before business
·
Lunch
is the main meal of the day and a popular choice for a business meal
·
Typically,
the person who has initiated the invitation will pay for a meal in a
restaurant, although you may have to fight for the check even though you have
issued the invitation
·
Let
the host make a toast first, then you might wish to make one
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