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Infographic on Business Etiquette Around the World

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Infographic on Business Etiquette Around the World

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Business Etiquette Around the World

Transcript by Olivia Simon

Heading overseas on a business trip soon?  Tackling global manners can often be a minefield. 

Start brushing up on what you need to know and where- based off a selection of Forbes’ top 100 countries for business

Introductions

The Americas and Canada

Country Handshakes How to Address? Dress Code? Business Cards
Brazil Firm

Male: Senhor Silva (surname)
Female: Senhora Silva (surname)

Sharp No Ritual
Canada Firm

Male: Liam (first name)
Female: Olivia (first name)

Sharp No Ritual
USA Firm

Male: Noah (first name)
Female: Sophia (first name)

Sharp or casual No Ritual

Europe and Russia

Country Handshakes How to Address? Dress Code? Business Cards
Denmark Firm

Male: Herr Jenson (surname)
Female: Fru Jenson (surname)

Sharp No Ritual
France Light

Male: Monsieur Martin (surname)
Female: Madame Martin (surname)

Sharp No Ritual
Germany Firm

Male: Herr Müller (surname)
Female: Frau Müller (surname)

Sharp No Ritual
Ireland Firm Male: Jack (first name)
Female: Emily (first name)
Sharp No Ritual
Russia Firm

Male: Gaspodin Smirnov (surname)
Female: Gaspazhah Smirnov (surname)

Sharp No Ritual
Spain Firm

Male: Señor Garcia (surname)
Female: Señora Garcia (surname)

Sharp No Ritual
Sweden Firm Male: Lucas (first name)
Female: Elsa (first name)
Casual No Ritual
Switzerland Firm

Male: Mr. Bianchi (surname)
Female: Ms. Bianchi (surname)

Sharp No Ritual
UK Firm

Male: Mr. Smith (surname)
Female: Ms. Smith (surname)

Sharp No Ritual

In France

  • Apologising for not being able to speak French may be a good way to start business communications.
  • Je suis désolé, je ne parle pas français.

In Russia

  • Too much smiling can be seen as being insecure.

 

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