Dr. Jeannette Martin's recent book, Global Business Etiquette: A Guide to International Communication and Customs, offers some important advice to business travelers. These include:
- In Japan, a pat on the back means you are doing a bad job.
- In Germany, don't bring up business at a meal until the last course. And don't open with a joke.
- In China, it is polite to state your company's name before your own.
- In most countries, don't eat with your hands. This includes fruit and sandwiches.
- Above all, if you have your business cards translated, make sure to double-check what the new translation means.
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