In addition, the second different culture is business card etiquette. In Malaysia, usually the business card is given out by the visiting party. When given or receiving a business card, must hold the card with both hand. Before putting the card into the pocket, must briefly study as seen as respect. If want to presenting the business card to Chinese partners, better translate into the Chinese, because this can make easily to Chinese partners read more detail. In Japan, business card is very important to Japanese business etiquette, usually their business cards have 2 sided, there are include Japanese and English languages. When Japanese presenting their business card, they are using the both hands and bow their hand while accepting card to others, and receiving the card from other people always using the same technique as well. Japanese usually would not straight to put the card into the pocket, they will prepare a card case and briefcase to store the card. …show more content…
In Malaysia, the standard western business attire such as suits and tie for males and suits or skirts and blouse for woman are suitable for business meeting. However for a formal meeting, the attire must be in formal attire. (Appendix 1) For normal working attire, smart casual are allowed. (Jacquelyn Smith 2014) Since Malaysia is a multi-racial country, thus the traditional attire is also allowed as normal working attire such as Baju Kurung. (Appendix 2) However, revealing clothes are improper. Whereas, in Japan, Japanese businesses are normally wear formal business attire also for the working days. Woman should wear long skirt in order to avoid negative impression. Hairstyle should be tie a neat ponytail or bun. Flats are more prefer compare with heels. (Just Landed
Third, I would dress according to the occasion, in this case I would set aside professional clothing. Again, first impression in job fairs are crucial.
To show politeness when accepting a gift, in Taiwanese culture, people reject couple times before accepting it to show that the receiver is not greedy. However, American culture is opposite from Taiwanese culture. In American culture, the rejecting a gift is considered as rude.
The book Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, is written specifically with those doing international business in mind. It is essentially a guide to over sixty countries and an explanation of their society and cultural customs. Knowledge of those with whom you are doing business not only can help avoid costly blunders it can also give you an advantage when dealing with them.
Those who are in the U.S. have added eating chicken for their protein and others have adopted more towards American eating habits. Asians believe that exposing the sole of your foot or pointing with your foot is an anathema (someone or something that is detested or shunned) as is touching the head. Your left hand is used for personal hygiene and is therefore considered unclean, prescriptions and samples should not be offered with that hand. It is custom for Asians to have a very relaxed attitude towards time. They are Polychromic (doing multiple things at the same time), leading them to arrive late to their appointments with no apology.
Many businesses have begun using a casual dress policy on certain days. Implementing dress-down days may be an effective way to boost employee morale. The question that seems to pop up too often is whether dress-down days are a benefit or burden to the company. Many companies have adopted Friday as a casual or dress-down day, while others have made casual business attire a full-time policy. Some employees view wearing casual business clothing as an employee benefit. To others, it is a disaster. Both men and women are often confused about what "casual" means and about how to dress casually and still look professional. Some people in management positions feel employees goof off on casual dress day. This report will look at all these issues as well as a conclusion about the effectiveness of casual dress days.
Upon first greeting, you will always shake their hand (shake with right hand and put your left hand on forearm to show respect for guests and elders) and introduce yourself. You always call the other person by their full name (first name, patronymic, and last name). Until you establish a personal relationship with the person, you will keep your distance (similar to the U.S.) and avoid any touching besides the handshake. Also, you never sit first, but always wait for the person to offer you a seat (Greg Morrissette, personal interview, April 15, 2014).
This helps to understand our social standing within our culture. In China, they value respect and use the group memberships we assume to help aid our communication with one another. Non-verbal communication styles are also just as important, if not more important, when communicating with someone from a different culture. It is best to always make eye contact and pay attention to the other person.
It is easy to tell whether someone was raised in Japan versus China, and sometimes Korea as well. Bowing is one aspect of each culture that most assume is the same, but in fact, it has evolved in each country over the years. In Japan a slight bow when greeting each other and a deeper bow in more formal situations is still considered appropriate. This is also the same for Koreans. However, in China, the handshake has actually become a common greeting, with only a slight head nod rather than the traditional bow. Another mannerism is the volume and tone of their speaking. Japanese and Koreans typically remain silent and even keep their laughter to a minimum. They are very introverted people. Chinese, on the other hand, don’t have the cultural custom of quietness in public spaces and share publicly. This is why people in Hong Kong typically laugh and raise their voices, which is a contrast to Japan and
This report will explain the importance of being professional in the business world as well as cover the following topics on how to construct a professional image: work attire, wardrobe selection, and business etiquette. Each topic will point out commonly overlooked problems pertaining to projecting a professional image and including recommendations on how to remedy each problem.
In international management, culture is acquired knowledge that peoples use to interpret experiences and generate social behavior. This knowledge forms values, creates attitudes and influences behavior. Because different cultures exist in the world an understanding of the impact of culture on behavior is critical in the international management. There are many way of examining culture differences and their impact on international management. Culture can affect technology transfer, managerial attitude, managerial ideology and even business-government relations. Cultural affects a host of business-related activities, even the including the common handshake. For example, in the United States, the standard greeting is a smile, often accompanied by a nod, wave and it may sometimes include verbal greeting. In business situations, a firm handshake is used. Feeble handshakes are viewed as negatively as weakness. Men usually wait for women to offer their hand before shaking. As in the Czech Republic, shake hands, firmly but briefly, with everyone (including children) when introduced. It is also customary to shake hands once again upon departure. Men should wait to see if women extend their hands in inter-gender meetings. Also, avoid keeping the left hand in one's pocket while shaking hands with the right. In the Czech Republic, politics and other complicated ...
Effective communication with people of difference cultures can be especially challenging. The way people interpret the world can be strikingly different between cultures. Intercultural communication occurs when a member from one culture produces a message that is absorbed by a member of another culture. How that message is understood by the communicating party is a vital part in intercultural communication. For example, in Cambodia it would be considered rude to discuss business in a social setting (Language, culture, customs and etiquette, n.d.). However, in the United States this is a common practice and is almost an encouraged event. Another important factor and consideration in intercultural communication is the importance of understanding cultures, values, history and beliefs. For instance, in Cambodia, if you deliver a present that is wrapped in white paper, this is considered to represent mourning. This is one of the many reasons why it is important to assimilate into a culture and be mindful of communication between cultures (Language, culture, customs and etiquette, n.d.).
They have a “dress for your day” dress code which means you can wear jeans, wear a full suit, or whatever you feel that is appropriate for your day. So if you have an important meeting, it might be beneficial to dress nicer for this, but if you are doing work from your desk or handling more internal issues you can dress more casually. What I love so much about this office is, even though a vast majority of the employees are wearing jeans, they are still professional at all times. Professionalism is something that is very important to me. I believe you are who you surround yourself with and to know that a firm can handle high profile clients and also be comfortable is something that appeals to
The business world of the past encompasses a predominantly male environment with innate, discerned guidelines. Today, the business arena has changed with the civil rights movement and the entry of women into the workplace. The changes continue to evolve with other sociocultural issues. In order to be successful in the business world a masterization of business etiquette is imperative.
The differences in other cultures vary from beliefs to ways of life, or norms, of the different societies. The importance of understanding and sensitivity to other countries’ differences is crucial to a business’ success. “Lack of familiarity with the business practices, social customs, and etiquette of a country can weaken a co...
To begin with, Thai and Japanese have the different ways of greeting. The most important gesture for Thai people is wai. This traditional method of greeting