World Of Work: Cross-cultural communication by Andreas Kramer https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs en-us 2017-02-05 09:30:49 UTC 2021-06-08 12:14:05 UTC hello@padlet.com German values https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151644884 - high priority on structure, privacy and punctuality 
- surprise and humor are not welcomed
-times is managed carefully and calendars are used]]> 2017-02-05 09:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151644884 Business in Italy https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151644904
- punctually is not a priority for Italiens (be patient and be prepared for some delay-> it's not a lack of respect)
-the deadline is flexible but when you want to have it clear you have to say it strikt.
-At first meeting it's not neccessary to bring a gift 
-> after a long relationship you can give them a gift
-fashionable style is considered as a sign of wealthy social statues and success ]]> 2017-02-05 09:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151644904 China has many markets. The sheer size of China, and its diversity of business and food culture, makes franchise development difficult. Companies that function well in one region seldom function as well elsewhere in China. Accordingly, franchisors rarely grant companies a country franchise for China https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151644926 2017-02-05 09:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151644926 Business in Germany https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151644941 -don't be emotional in meetings
-don't ignore hierarchy and personal titles
-do be formal

PUNKTUALITY:
-arrive 10 minutes early
-only on time, is OK
-5 minutes- call to say you will be late
-15 minutes- reschedule the meeting

Dress Code:



]]> 2017-02-05 09:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151644941 Doing business in Italy https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151644958 Don't talk about politics, mafia and family and do not criticize Italy or Italian people.
Do hug and/or use the "air kiss" on either cheeck
To be 15 min too late is ok

]]> 2017-02-05 09:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151644958 https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151644971 The Brits are usually very polite and a bit more formal than Americans, maintaining good posture and not using slang or being too familiar with someone they’ve just met.]]> 2017-02-05 09:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151644971 When doing Business in Northern Africa: kramer47 https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151644984 Do not rely on anybody or anyone's words
Always double-check on everything
When you tell someone to do something, tell a second person to do the same.
Always control things personally]]> 2017-02-05 09:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151644984 Doing business in britain https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151644992 - learn british terms and slang
- presentation: be diffident but efficient
- don't rush, never dictate and don't make persumptions
- not using slang or being too familiar with someone they’ve just met
- Table manners: The Brits eat continental style, without switching their fork from the left to right hand as Americans and Canadians do;
Don’t begin to eat your food before everyone is served or before the host starts to eat, especially if the host is a woman
- punctuality is important
-business dress codes, classical conservative attire is the norm for both men and women in British culture and dark colours such as black, dark blue and charcoal grey are predominant


]]> 2017-02-05 09:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151644992 https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151645001 Business Meetings: Britain is still very much a man’s world, but the emphasis of the new generation is on change.]]> 2017-02-05 09:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151645001 https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151645008 British slang and special terms: Even though both Americans and the Brits speak English, they have their own versions of some words: afters (dessert, which is also called pudding);]]> 2017-02-05 09:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151645008 doing business in china https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151645013 - Chinese society is hierarchical
-Most Chines are more shy by nature than the average Westerner
- It's extremely important to never make a person "lose face" by criticizing, ignoring or making fun of them
- Never say "no" because of the respect]]> 2017-02-05 09:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kramer47/v1mkdqcauyxs/wish/151645013