The culture of another country. Period 4 – Spring 2012 The culture of another country. Period 4 – Spring

Argentina Appearance Eye contact is important. A pat on the shoulder = friendship. Cover your mouth when you are coughing. Eating on the streets is rude. Tender beef and red wine= national symbols. A guest should always wait for host to sit down before they do. If someone host a party.

Italy  Slacks are generally not warn by either sex.  Women dress in quiet expensive elegance.  Quality accessories such as shoes and leather goods will make good impression with the Italians.  “Time is money” is not a common phrase in Italy.  Do not expect quick decisions or actions to take place, as the Italians bureaucracy and legal systems are shown.  Do not exchange business cards at social events.

Venezuela AAAAppearance FFFFashion is very important to Venezuelan women. VVVVenezuelans often touch each others arm or jacket during conversation.  P P P Posture while seated is important. WWWWhen dining wait until everyone is served before to eat. TTTTo indicate you have finished eating place your utensils parallel and diagonally across your plant. UUUUnlike lunch, dinner is for socializing not for business.

Hong Kong Red is a lucky color in Hong Kong. Red is a lucky color in Hong Kong. White is meaning death. White is meaning death. When you have a business meeting by wearing a red tie it impresses the host. When you have a business meeting by wearing a red tie it impresses the host. The guest of honor make the first toast you shouldn’t rub your chopsticks together because you basically saying that there food is not too good. The guest of honor make the first toast you shouldn’t rub your chopsticks together because you basically saying that there food is not too good. Don’t blow your nose at the dinner table or in public. Don’t blow your nose at the dinner table or in public.

India Men must wear suit and tie for work. Men must wear suit and tie for work. Women must wear dresses or pant suits. Women must wear dresses or pant suits. Short can be worn only if man are working out. Short can be worn only if man are working out. Woman must keep their upper arms inches, beau and legs covered at all times. Woman must keep their upper arms inches, beau and legs covered at all times. Must not hit their heads Must not hit their heads Head is considered the seat of the soul. Head is considered the seat of the soul. Whistling is impolite. Whistling is impolite. Never point at a person. Never point at a person.

Panama  Panamian business men in higher position wear suits.  Women should wear a dress or shirt and blouse.  Women shouldn’t be wearing any revealing clothing.  Panamian women are taking more and more managerial jobs.  Foreign business women should always include spouses in invitations.  Gifts are not normally exchanged when entertaining.

Russia  Skirts should be worn rather than pants.  It considered rude to stand with your hand in your pockets.  Women should always cover their heads when entering any Russian orthodox church.  When shaking hands with someone you must take off you gloves or its considered rude.  Its considered impolite to show the soles of your shoes.  It is acceptable to be 15 to 30 minutes late.

Chile Men should rise and shake women's hand when entries room but if female seated she does not need to rise. Do not raise your right fist to head level is a sign of a communist. At a meal keep our hands above the table at all times. White whine is a National Treasure. Punctuality in business, meeting start and a time. Business down is master hotels.

Taiwan Conservative dress for men is changing rapidly to more open style, due largely in part to the young staff. Conservative dress for men is changing rapidly to more open style, due largely in part to the young staff. Winking is inappropriate in an situation. Winking is inappropriate in an situation. Don’t know touch anyone’s head particularly the head of someone's child are head in very high regard in Taiwan. Don’t know touch anyone’s head particularly the head of someone's child are head in very high regard in Taiwan. Elders make the decisions. Elders make the decisions. Any gifts given could not be open in your presence. Any gifts given could not be open in your presence. Modify tone and volume so as not to appear loud. Modify tone and volume so as not to appear loud.

Costa Rica  Don’t put your feet up on any furniture expect items designed for that purpose.  Fidgeting with your hands or feet is considered distracting and impolite.  Most North American gestures will be understood in Costa Rica.  Gifts frequently exchanged all kinds of special occasions.  Have business cards, proposals, and other material printed in both English and Spanish.  If you're invited to dinner to a home bring, flowers, chocolate, scotch, or wine. Do not bring calla lilies; they’re associated with funerals.