Assessing Differences in Foreign Business Customs
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Choose four different countries. Describe eight key differences between American style/custom and that particular country's style/custom in terms of aspects of speaking, meetings, meals, relationships, friendships, and communication that would impact business dealings.
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The countries we are going to examine are Italy, Ireland, Russia and Japan.
Italy is much more relaxed as far as the environment and much more close with family relations in terms of customs. The main language in Italy is Italian. Meetings are more relaxed as the pace of life in Italy is much slower than the US so being on time isn't always a priority. Meals are larger and endless as a meal can consist of five courses and a waiter will never bring the bill until asked. Family and other relationships are much closer and ...
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