How to Do Business Cross-Culturally

Factors that play into intercultural

communications…

Business etiquette varies across cultures

That awkward moment when you don’t

know if you should bow, how to bow, or

how long to bow

BUT...

It’s better to be more formal than too casual

Communication styles vary between….

Work related values differ across cultures

Americans tend to be like Ron Swanson…

Other values include…

Relationship Priority versus Task Priority

Social and Political contexts in business may cause discrimination or prejudice

Always remember…