Have you ever considered ...
Who is in charge - the young man doing all of the negotiating in Jordan or the older gentleman sitting quietly in the back of the room?
What is the appropriate way to greet a business woman in Dubai, and how may it be changing from just a few years ago?
Where to draw the line between cultural values - is the definition of 'late' in India the same as in London? ....and what about answering those ringing mobile phones in your meeting in Doha?
Why asking someone for their Christian name is not very clever in Pakistan.
How to manage a US American's expectation of dinnertime in Cairo.
How some things seem to be the same everywhere? For example, when shopping for an abaya and headscarf, you'll still want to buy the most expensive one.
It's the little things that can make all the difference.
Although many of the examples above may not appear to be a 'big deal' to many Westerners, how you react may make or break your relationship with your business partner or sponsor in the Middle East or Indian subcontinent.
Do you know the cost of business lost due to cultural mistakes? Many cultures are too polite or too non-confrontational to let you know directly if something has offended them, especially in the Middle East and Indian subcontinent. However, they will take their business elsewhere if they are uncomfortable or have lost their trust in you.
Culture Unveiled are expert at unveiling the subtle and not so subtle tips that can make or break your experience in a new environment.
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