Etiquette,
manners, and cross cultural, or intercultural
communication have become critical elements
required for all International and Global Business
executives, managers, and employees. As
international, multinational, transnational,
multi domestic, and global business continues
to expand and bring people closer, the most
important element of successful business outcomes
may be the appreciation and respect for regional,
country, and cultural differences - known as
cultural diversity.
Learning
the skills of proper etiquette,
manners, and intercultural communication contained
in these pages of the International Business
Etiquette and Manners website will give
you a wealth of information and resources that
you can immediately apply during your international
business travels and overseas assignments. In
fact, you may want to print a copy to review
during your next international flight.
This
Site is recommended and used by college professors
to teach their business school students the
importance of understanding the uniqueness of
cultures around the world and how to apply the
skills of cultural understanding to become more
successful in the global business environment.
Each
Country's page on this Site has the following format:
Introduction
Brief
description of the country's population, cultural heritage,
language, and religion.
Fun
Facts
Special
or unique notes, thoughts, or comments about the country
Geert
Hofstede
Analysis
Having
insight into the cultural dynamics of a country or
region can be very helpful to understand why people
act the way they do, and the appropriate way you
should act while in that country. To assist with
this understanding, each country page contains a
Geert Hofstede Analysis. Geert Hofstede developed
a model that identifies four primary dimensions to
differentiate cultures. Explanation
of Geert Hofstede Dimensions
NOTE:
DON'T MISS THE NEW HOFSTEDE LINKS TO THE CULTURAL
DIMENSIONS ANALYSIS GRAPHS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DR.
GEERT HOFSTEDE PAGE
Appearance
Highlights
business etiquette do's and don'ts involving Dress,
Clothing, Body Language, and Gestures.
Behavior
Highlights
business etiquette do's and don'ts involving Dining,
Gift-giving, Meetings, Customs, Protocol, Negotiation,
and General behavioral guidelines.
Communication
Highlights
business etiquette do's and don'ts involving Greetings,
Introductions, and Conversational guidelines.
Resources
A
guide is located at the bottom of each Country's Page
listing Books and Websites applicable to that Country.
The "Ask
Question" button has been placed at the bottom
of each page. It takes you to a form that will send
your question or feedback directly to the International
Business Center staff. We welcome both your questions
and feedback.
To
reach an individual Country, Region, Resource, or
Feedback -
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Thanks
to the Global Leadership MBA Graduates from University
of Texas - Dallas
who have work diligently on collecting the information for this
Website
Thank
you to Kimberley Roberts for
her frequent contributions to this site.
Etiquette,
manners, and cross cultural, or intercultural
communication have become critical elements
required for all International and Global Business
executives, managers, and employees. As
international, multinational, transnational,
multi domestic, and global business continues
to expand and bring people closer, the most
important element of successful business outcomes
may be the appreciation and respect for regional,
country, and cultural differences - known as
cultural diversity. 
Brief
description of the country's population, cultural heritage,
language, and religion.
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