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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) |
Sharp | No Ritual |
| Canada | Firm |
Male: Liam (first name) |
Sharp | No Ritual |
| USA | Firm |
Male: Noah (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) |
Sharp | No Ritual |
| France | Light |
Male: Monsieur Martin (surname) |
Sharp | No Ritual |
| Germany | Firm |
Male: Herr Müller (surname) |
Sharp | No Ritual |
| Ireland | Firm | Male: Jack (first name) Female: Emily (first name) |
Sharp | No Ritual |
| Russia | Firm |
Male: Gaspodin Smirnov (surname) |
Sharp | No Ritual |
| Spain | Firm |
Male: Señor Garcia (surname) |
Sharp | No Ritual |
| Sweden | Firm | Male: Lucas (first name) Female: Elsa (first name) |
Casual | No Ritual |
| Switzerland | Firm |
Male: Mr. Bianchi (surname) |
Sharp | No Ritual |
| UK | Firm |
Male: Mr. 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.
