Travel and Expat Articles about Business - Expatify https://www.expatify.com Travel & Expat Lifestyle Magazine Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:07:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.9 https://www.expatify.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cropped-expatify-site-logo-32x32.png Travel and Expat Articles about Business - Expatify https://www.expatify.com 32 32 Learning the Business Customs of Kenya https://www.expatify.com/kenya/learning-the-business-customs-of-kenya.html https://www.expatify.com/kenya/learning-the-business-customs-of-kenya.html#respond Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:49:37 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=6909 Kenyan business people generally adhere to a particular type of communication, in which they will modify what they say rather then express what they actually mean. They care to keep the relationship with the recipient of the conversation. It is also important to maintain face, especially if they do not know the other person well. […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/kenya/learning-the-business-customs-of-kenya.html/feed 0 Learning the Business Customs of Nigeria https://www.expatify.com/nigeria/learning-the-business-customs-of-nigeria.html https://www.expatify.com/nigeria/learning-the-business-customs-of-nigeria.html#respond Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:11:21 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=6701 As Nigeria’s population is made of many different distinct ethnic groups, the customs and etiquette of business communication can vary greatly. In general, the whole population of Nigeria will communicate in an outgoing, friendly matter. Though there are hundreds of languages in the country, business meetings will probably be conducted in the the English language. […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/nigeria/learning-the-business-customs-of-nigeria.html/feed 0 Learning the Business Customs of Portugal https://www.expatify.com/portugal/learning-the-business-customs-of-portugal.html https://www.expatify.com/portugal/learning-the-business-customs-of-portugal.html#respond Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:40:58 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=6383 Portuguese business people like doing business with those they know well and trust, rather than with people they just met. Before anything gets serious between potential business partners, there will be an important phase of acquaintance so that they will become comfortable with new people. Business people take matters on a personal level, and relationships […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/portugal/learning-the-business-customs-of-portugal.html/feed 0 Learning the Business Customs of Israel https://www.expatify.com/israel/learning-the-business-customs-of-israel.html https://www.expatify.com/israel/learning-the-business-customs-of-israel.html#respond Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:36:46 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=6239 Generally speaking, Israeli business customs tend to be informal, but there are a few things that should be observed. Meetings should be scheduled in advance, and it should be noted that Israeli weekends take place on Fridays and Saturdays. Sometimes secular Jews will do business on Friday mornings. The business world runs from Sunday through […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/israel/learning-the-business-customs-of-israel.html/feed 0 Learning the Business Customs of Austria https://www.expatify.com/austria/learning-the-business-customs-of-austria.html https://www.expatify.com/austria/learning-the-business-customs-of-austria.html#respond Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:51:24 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=6018 When doing business in Austria, people prefer to have third-party introductions, but this is not necessary. Austrian business people will be impressed with how long your company has been doing business successfully, as well as any high educational degrees you may hold. When you introduce yourself, make sure to dress very nicely and conservatively, as […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/austria/learning-the-business-customs-of-austria.html/feed 0 Learning the Business Customs of Turkey https://www.expatify.com/turkey/learning-the-business-customs-of-turkey.html https://www.expatify.com/turkey/learning-the-business-customs-of-turkey.html#respond Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:58:27 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=5521 In Turkey, business people like working with people they know and have built a relationship. Such connections can be established by communicating in the office and over extended meals and social events. Turks respect courtesy, and it is also customary for people to stand close to one another while speaking. You should not back off […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/turkey/learning-the-business-customs-of-turkey.html/feed 0 Learning the Business Customs of Belgium https://www.expatify.com/belgium/learning-the-business-customs-of-belgium.html https://www.expatify.com/belgium/learning-the-business-customs-of-belgium.html#respond Sat, 29 May 2010 00:29:22 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=5412 In Belgium, you must always be polite, calm, formal and well-mannered when conducting business. Third-party introductions usually go well, but are not necessary. Belgians tend to be hesitant to open up to others, whether they are groups or individuals. They are not very direct when they communicate, as they feel being subtle is a mark […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/belgium/learning-the-business-customs-of-belgium.html/feed 0 Learning the Business Customs of Australia https://www.expatify.com/australia/learning-the-business-customs-of-australia.html https://www.expatify.com/australia/learning-the-business-customs-of-australia.html#respond Fri, 21 May 2010 00:13:45 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=5323 In general, Australians tend to be very direct business people. They communicate in a matter of fact way and make eye contact. They also do not need to develop strong relationships with the people they do business with. They usually will not speak in an uptight way, and may even joke with people they hardly […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/australia/learning-the-business-customs-of-australia.html/feed 0 Learning the Business Customs of Switzerland https://www.expatify.com/switzerland/learning-the-business-customs-of-switzerland.html https://www.expatify.com/switzerland/learning-the-business-customs-of-switzerland.html#respond Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:30:46 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=4837 Switzerland is a country that is well-known for business. Those who visit or decide to move to this country will often do so for business reasons. Switzerland is a country of many expats, as over one-fifth of the population is foreign. When you go to a meeting, you should dress formally and conservatively. Avoid wearing […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/switzerland/learning-the-business-customs-of-switzerland.html/feed 0 Learning the Business Customs of Italy https://www.expatify.com/italy/learning-the-business-customs-of-italy.html https://www.expatify.com/italy/learning-the-business-customs-of-italy.html#respond Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:25:09 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=4631 Business in Italy tends to be personal. Italians like to know people when they do business, and prefer face-to-face meetings instead of on the computer or over the phone. Italian business partners will probably want to know some information about you and your background before they would want to associate with you. It is not […]

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