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Before you visit a foreign country, there are so many details you should focus -- from how you might strengthen a relationship to what's the appropriate attire for business activities?
In "
Ask a Cross-Cultural Expert: Name 7 Global Trade Tips," Sharon Schweitzer covers:
- Speak their language
- Understand the local belief systems
- Know your hellos
- Respect local gender roles
- Be on local time
- Avoid cultural taboos
- Dress for success
And if that is not enough. Ms. Schweitzer also emphasizes, "Be relationship-focused before, during and after your interactions overseas."
I could not agree more. Read it
here.
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