Business Etiquette From Around The World

Did you know that it is considered rude in China to present a business card with just one hand?

Or that monsieur and madame are not just French endearments to be used in social conversation – they apply to the business world too?

A lot has been said regarding how to build a business, networking, and pitching to investors but there are subtle social cues, a business etiquette that will smooth the way in an official introduction at a networking conference or a personal pitch meeting. And if the person you’re interacting with is a different nationality, it pays to pay attention to what offends them and what does not.

This infographic provides a helpful overall view of the business etiquette practised by many countries.

[This infographic was first published on Forextime and has been reproduced with permission.]

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