1. NEW ZEALAND SALAMA ABDULLA 201010346

2. FACTS Location: Oceania Government: parliamentary democracy Major religion(s): Anglican 14.9%, roman catholic 12.4%, Presbyterian 10.9%, Methodist 2.9%, Pentecostal 1.7%, Baptist 1.3%, other Christian 9.4%, other 3.3%, unspecified 17.2%, none 26% Official language: English, Maori, sign language Major ethnic groups: European (69.8%), Maori, Asian, pacific islander.

3. LANGUAGE New Zealand are English, Maori and NZ Sign Language. COMMUNICATION STYLE New Zealand tends to be a very “politically correct” society. There is great emphasis on manners and politeness. New Zealanders tend to be very friendly and open-minded. CULTURE

4. MEETING AND GREETING Greetings are casual, often consisting simply of a handshake and a smile. VIEW OF TIME: Generally people are on time, especially in relation to business.

5. GREETINGS: A handshake tends to be the norm for formal situations. DRESS: Men: For a first meeting, a relatively conservative business suit is a good idea. Many companies allow business casual dress, which is usually nice pants and a collared shirt with or without a jacket. Women: Dresses, pantsuits, or business suits are a good idea for a first meeting. Limited accessories are fine and it is best to avoid overly revealing clothing. BUSINESS ETIQUETTE

6. MEETINGS: It is best to show up on time or even early. For a meeting with clients you tend to shake hands with the clients but not necessarily your colleagues. Generally some small talk is acceptable but probably no more than a few relevant questions

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