ultural Etiquette Around the World
It is estimated that more than half of all international joint ventures fail within two or three years. The reason most often given is cultural myopia and lack of cultural competency – not the lack of technical or professional expertise. Cultural competency is the foundation upon which a successful business is built. No longer is it enough to offer the best products and services, without being culturally savvy. Understanding the need for cultural awareness and sensitivity is the ante to get into the game of global business. How well you play depends upon your level of expertise.
Go ni itte wa go ni shitagae
When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do!
The Japanese version of this well-known proverb comes originally from Chinese, meaning “in a village do as the village does.” Even in ancient times, it was recommended that people follow the customs of the place one visits. The key to a successful trip – preparation, flexibility, a positive attitude, and the desire to learn about different cultures, and the patience to build long-term relationships. Cross-cultural tools will help managers avoid costly mistakes, negotiate more effectively, create business relationships with proper etiquette, obtain inter-cultural communication strategies while at the same time gaining an appreciation for the unique ethnic heritage of other societies. (Source: Cultural Savvy)
In order to develop these skills, you will have to examine the culture of the following countries:
Lesson 4 – Brazil, China, Turkey, and the United States
Lesson 6 – Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Thailand
Lesson 8 – Argentina, Japan, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam
Lesson 10 – Chile, France, Malaysia, and South Korea
Lesson 12 – Colombia, Germany, India, and Indonesia
Lesson 14 – Australia, Italy, Russia, and Singapore
Information on these cultures must be obtained from the following links:
You should identify only those key factors, both in the areas of business and personal etiquette, that you believe a manager should understand if they are to conduct business in each country. After reading about the countries and their cultures you should try to get a general impression of who they are so you will be able to tell if the quiz question is true or false even if you can’t recall a specific factor. You will only have 30 seconds to answer each true-false question. The Culture Quiz in each of these lessons will determine how well you understand the business and personal etiquette of these countries.
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