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Doing Business 做生意
[ 2006-05-24 08:00 ]
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China is the biggest market in the world, and many countries
such as Germany, the USA, the UK and Russia do a lot of business there. Let’s
have a look at some important tips to help you be successful with these
nationalities.
Firstly, you must be punctual with
Germans. Even 5 minutes late makes a bad impression. Being
punctual is also very important in the USA. In the UK, it’s important to be
punctual for business meetings, but nobody expects you to be on time for a
social event. Half past seven really means quarter to eight, or even eight
o’clock! With Russians, always be on time, but don’t be surprised if your
Russian contact is very late! It is not unusual for them to be
one or even two hours late!
In all four countries, it is best to dress formally and use
dark colours. In Russia, designer clothes are very common.
Don’t be surprised if you go to an office in the UK on a Friday and find
everyone wearing jeans. Many companies have ‘dress down Friday’, when people
wear casual clothes.
In Germany, first names are only used with family members and close friends,
so be prepared to use titles and last names. In the USA you will usually be
invited to use first names almost immediately. The British are quite
informal and using first names in business is more and more
common, especially among younger people. In Russia, however, nobody uses first
names, so use titles and last names.
In conversation, the British and the Americans value humour,
and both like to talk about sport. The weather is also a good topic of
conversation with the British, but avoid talking about politics. In Russia, say
positive things about their country, but avoid making
complaints. The Germans, however, prefer to get
straight down to business!
Finally, when doing business in all countries make sure you have a lot of
business cards. Remember that in Germany, once a
deal has been agreed, you can’t change it! In the USA, money is
more important than relationships, whereas in Russia it’s important to get to
know your contact well. Finally, don’t be surprised if a British meeting seems
like chaos, with everybody participating and giving opinions!
So, use these tips, and you will be on your way to a successful international
business career!
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