International Business Etiquette & Customs

The BUSINESS CARD is held in high regard in Japan, when presenting your business card, you should:

• present with both hands.

• present with the Japanese side facing up.

• present with your card in both English and Japanese.

• all of the options.

Should you address your business counterpart by ......

• 
  

  their first name only.

• 
  

  their last name only.

• by their surname (Mr. or Ms. ....).

Who should you give your business card to in France?

• The Receptionist.

• 
  

  The Business Owner.

• The person you are meeting.

When doing business in Russia, it's very important to be ______.

• on time.

• late.

• for the meeting to be short.

• for you to shake everyone's hand.

TRUE or FALSE: As in the Middle East, the left hand is also viewed as, as "unclean," should you shake hands with traditional female counterparts?

• True

• False

While doing business in India, the word ______________ is considered very rude; thereby they are traditionally very indirect. This should not be viewed as shady. 

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• Sure

Select all that apply: in Brazil, you should expect...

• standing in close proximity is considered rude.

• for meetings to last longer than planned.

• to have business items translated to Portuguese.

• Handshake only men. Women kiss on the cheek

When conducting business in China, you should _____.

• bring a gift.

• not shake hands, especially with elders.

• handle business over the phone.

• hand/receive business cards and immediately put in your pocket.

TRUE or FALSE: Americans will seize any business/networking opportunity.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE: Do not make eye contact when introducing yourself or when speaking.

• TRUE

• FALSE