Thursday, April 24, 2014

Personal Space Presentations 2

  • Things Americans do that offend people:
    • Saudi Arabia - 
    • India - When people ask what class they are
    • Southern Mexico - Personal space. Greet with hug/kiss, more space = bad.
    • Germany - dont drive on the sidewalk
    • Vietnam - respect for elders
    • Egypt - You must eat alot. Putting your feet up.
    • Vietnam - it is not acceptable to accept items with one hand. It is not normal to split the bill. It is not appropriate to greet with slang
    • India - It is offensive to touch someones head.
    • India - only eat with right hand
    • Chili - Not supposed to point
    • Chili - always keep hands visible while eating

  • Rules that are different
    •  Saudi Arabia - religion guides business
    • India  - Arranged Marriages, dont want to show skin
    • India- slight wave - means go away

  • How is Business conducted differently
    • Mexico - similar, but many times it  involves corruption.
    •  Saudi Arabia - Religion is 
    • India - Always use someones proper full name. Handshakes okay. Proper pants and nice shirt, suits arent common.

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