International Business Etiquette and Manners
Etiquette, manners, and cross cultural, or intercultural communication have become critical elements required for all International and Global Business executives, managers, and employees. As international, multinational, transnational, multi domestic, and global business continues to expand and bring people closer, the most important element of successful business outcomes may be the appreciation and respect for regional, country, and cultural differences - known as cultural diversity.
Learning the skills of proper etiquette, manners, and intercultural communication contained in these pages of the International Business Etiquette and Manners website will give you a wealth of information and resources that you can immediately apply during your international business travels and overseas assignments. In fact, you may want to print a copy to review during your next international flight.
This Site is recommended and used by college professors to teach their business school students the importance of understanding the uniqueness of cultures around the world and how to apply the skills of cultural understanding to become more successful in the global business environment.
Each Country's page on this Site has the following format:
Introduction
Brief description of the country's population, cultural heritage, language, and religion.
Fun Facts
Special or unique notes, thoughts, or comments about the country
Geert Hofstede
Analysis
Having insight into the cultural dynamics of a country or region can be very helpful to understand why people act the way they do, and the appropriate way you should act while in that country. To assist with this understanding, each country page contains a Geert Hofstede Analysis. Geert Hofstede developed a model that identifies four primary dimensions to differentiate cultures. Explanation of Geert Hofstede Dimensions
Appearance
Highlights business etiquette do's and don'ts involving Dress, Clothing, Body Language, and Gestures.
Behavior
Highlights business etiquette do's and don'ts involving Dining, Gift-giving, Meetings, Customs, Protocol, Negotiation, and General behavioral guidelines.
Communication
Highlights business etiquette do's and don'ts involving Greetings, Introductions, and Conversational guidelines.
Resources
A guide is located at the bottom of each Country's Page listing Books and Websites applicable to that Country.
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