Ireland By Nathan Bassett

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Ireland Have a republic form of government The capital city is Dublin Slightly larger than West Virginia The currency it uses is Euros

Ireland

Ireland Business Greetings Shake hands with everyone present Including women and children Firm handshake and is expected to maintain eye contact Shake hands again when leaving Business cards are exchanged at the begging of the meeting

Ireland’s Business Dress Dress modestly and conservatively (No Flashy COLORS) Men should wear suits or sport coats and ties Women should wear suits or dresses and blazers

Ireland Business Introductions Always introduce the client first If it's not a client, always introduce the higher-ranking person first If they are of equal rank, introduce the one you know least to the one you know better

Irish Table Manners It is polite to eat everything served to you in a private home Always offer to buy drinks Refusing a drink can be perceived as insult in Ireland. Always order a pint of Guinness Do not talk about business unless host brings it up.

Irish Gift Giving You should always bring a bottle of wine or a box of chocolate to your host Bring flowers to give On Business gatherings gift giving is really not excepted unless it is a small gift

Conclusion The Irish respect reserved behavior Assume that children will be included in family entertaining Remember the Irish want to do things their way Irish LOVE THEIR GUINNESS!!

Sources http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/storie s/2004/05/10/smallb4.html http://www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_eti quette/ce_ie.htm http://www.vayama.com/ireland-etiquette