Business in Italy
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• Dress
• Behavior • Communication • Meeting
• Strategy
• Tips
Business in Italy
• Dress
Men should wear fashionable, high quality suits. Shirts may be colored or pin-striped, and they should be paired with an Italian designer tie. Women dress in quiet, expensive，elegance. Quality accessories such as shoes and leather goods will make a good impression with the Italians.
Gift giving etiquette 叁
the government has introduced very tight legislation governing the issues around gift giving
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Negotiation skills
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Negotiation skills Because Singaporean think the face is very important, in the talks, “face” on negotiation skills play a decisive role. Sometimes, what Singaporeans said seems like“words alone are no proof” (口说无凭）, but after they signed a contract, in order not to shame the person, always abiding by reputation, serious performance.
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Negotiation skills
Singapore
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people shake hands, no matter when they say goodbye or meet.
You should always make an appointment before you talk business with Singaporean.
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Tips
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Do not cross your legs!
TIPS
Never show your frame feet to your meeting partners unless you want to lose your business. Don‘t talk about personal character and local issues such as politics and race relations Banning the use of religious words and symbolic signs
Content
• • • • Negotiation with Singapore(王梓rrespondence(江婷婷) Performance(王伟英)
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Business environment of Singapore
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Business in Italy
• Strategy
Be prepared to discuss things at great length and maintain your calm. During negotiations, Italians may have several phones on their desk, none of them put on hold. Italians do not conclude major business deals over the phone or by letter. Businessmen often use language to block communication until the moment is right. Try to learn a little Italian, they will appreciate the effort because their English might not be perfect either.
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Singaporean Meetings
Meetings
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Meetings should remain as harmonious and non-confrontational as possible
Show respect
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respect should be given to the hierarchy during the meeting
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Business in Italy
• Behavior
. Handshakes are common for both sexes, and may include grasping the arm with the other hand. Italian companies often have a rigid hierarchy, with little visible association between the ranks. Do not exchange business cards at social occasions; but it is the norm at business functions and meetings.
Business in Italy
• Behavior
“Time is money” is not a common phrase in Italy.
Foreign businessmen/women should be punctual for business appointments, although the Italian executive may not be. Do not expect quick decisions or actions to take place, as the Italian bureaucracy and legal systems are rather slow
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Singapore is influenced and assimilated by some Western business practices. >The legacy of its colonial past > its important status for US and European.
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In the Singapore negotiations calls for good patience, lost your temper or all the curse will cause a total disgust. Singapore people generally believe that personal relationships and business relationships are equally important.
Singaporean Meetings
Negotiation skill
Tips to do business with Singaporean
文章页 Business environment of Singapore
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Many parts of the Singapore inherent beliefs and practices reflect the mainly Confucian ethics of the majority Chinese population
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Business in Italy
• Communication
Italian is the official language, although there are many diverse dialects. Avoid talking about religion, politics, and World War II. At social gatherings, it is considered insulting to ask someone about their profession. Good conversational topics include Italian culture, art, food, wine, family, and films.