Author: Rebekah Peterman

International project opportunities give great insight into how global partners conduct business. Here are some things you should know when working with colleagues in Thailand. Corporate Etiquette in Thailand Thais are business oriented, but they take establishing relationships, talking business and making decisions slowly. Your first meeting will exclude business topics, and the second meeting,…

If you are part of an international project team, be sure to consider how cultural nuances may affect your project outcome. Here are some things you should know when working with colleagues in China. Corporate Etiquette in China The Chinese value punctuality, and esteem business rank as important from the 1st contact, to greeting and…

When collaborating with global teams, understanding cultural differences when conducting business is important. Here are some things you should know when working with colleagues in Singapore. Corporate Etiquette in Singapore Singaporeans value punctuality, so be on time and ready to exchange business cards upon introduction to your project partners. The management style in larger corporations…

Different cultures have different ideas about how to conduct business, so make sure you study up on your international project team. Here are some things you should know when working with business partners in Spain. Corporate Etiquette in Spain While Spaniards may see a meeting start time as flexible, you should be punctual. Meetings aren’t…

Working with any project team is challenging, but working with international clients can add additional nuances you need to consider. Here are some things you should know when working with colleagues in South Korea. Corporate Etiquette in South Korea South Koreans expect your punctuality for social and business occasions, but may be late themselves due…

When collaborating with international team members, take time to research how they conduct business. Here are some things you should know when working with colleagues in Brazil. Corporate Etiquette in Brazil Personal relationships are important to your Brazilian counterparts, and they prefer to conduct business in person. Consider working with a Brazilian contact in your…

When working with foreign clients, study the culture of your new business partners, and know what differences in conducting business you may encounter. Here are some things you should know when working with clients in Turkey. Corporate Etiquette in Turkey Your Turkish colleagues will be on time and expect punctuality from their business partners. Turks…

International collaborations work best when you research cultural differences before starting your project. Here are some things you should know when working with clients in Poland. Corporate Etiquette in Poland Punctuality is very important to your Polish business partners, and you can expect your 1st meeting to include some time up front to establish rapport…

Cultural nuances range from country to country, so it’s important to explore your counterpart’s business practices and expectations ahead of time. Here are some things to consider when collaborating with clients in India. Corporate Etiquette in India Punctuality is not paramount in India, so prepare to reschedule business meetings if necessary. Business card exchanges are…

When working with clients in other countries, it is important to research differences that may affect your business relationship. Here are some things to consider when collaborating with project teams in Malaysia. Corporate Etiquette in Malaysia Malays exchange business cards and expect you to be on time, even though they may be late. They value…