Knowing details about the culture of a prospective international client before a meeting assures a successful intercultural communication encounter. A Chinese businessman whom you have never met is coming to the United States to visit you. You and your female boss invite him to lunch. You call the in-house “culture coach” and ask the following questions:

How should you handle the introduction, greeting, and handshaking?
How do you exchange business cards?
How do you explain your position and your boss’s position?
Where should you take him to lunch, and when?
Should you exchange gifts?
How will you begin business discussions?
What should not be brought up in business discussions?
Is there anything else you should prepare for?

How should the culture coach respond to these questions?

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The world has become a global village especially with the development of the internet. Most companies have actually exploited this development as a business opportunity where they spread their services to other geographical area where they meet different individuals who come from different cultures. Does one culture influence their behavior? Yes it does and it is important for individuals to handle cultural diversity very carefully so as to encourage good rapport among individuals who are from all walks of life. In reference to the business meeting with the Chinese businessman it is crucial that they company representative and the boss do some research on the …

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