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An Italian businessman is scheduled to meet his German business associate at 9:00. What do you think is likely to happen?

The Italian man will probably be 20 or 30 minutes late for the meeting.

The German business partner will probably show up 5 minutes late since German people usually do that.

The Italian businessman will probably be there at 9:00, since it is rude to keep a business partner waiting.

You are meeting a Japanese client for the first time, what should you do?

You have to present your business card with your right hand, because your left hand is reserved for unclean tasks.

You have to present your business card with both hands, cards facing outwards.

You have to present your business card at the end of the meeting, after you have carefully listened to everthing your client has said.

After you have picked up your Russian business partner at the airport, you arrive at your company to have a meeting in your office. Which of the actions below would he consider absolutely offending?

Wearing your coat indoors.

Having lunch at the office.

Shaking hands with the receptionist

The Norwegian business partner travels to Spain to visit his partner's company. The business will be done during lunch which is scheduled for 3 p.m. By the Spanish partner. Why does the Norwegian find this problematic?

Because Norwegians do not like if their hosts pay for their meal.

Because Norwegians prefer dining alone (or among close friends).

Because Norwegians begin their work early in the morning, eat little breakfast and are starving by noon.

Which of the following sentences is true?

Your Japanese business partners will be horrified if you blow your nose in public.

Greek business partners will try to avoid eye contact.

The Americans will call you by your first name once they have got to know you very well.

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