Try to avoid blinking when chatting to someone in Hong Kong. During a conversation, noticeable blinking is interpreted as a sign of disinterest and disrespect. We should remember to lower our heads when addressing them if we are in Japan. The right hand should always be used while shaking hands with men when we are seeing a Muslim client and we should never try to shake hands with Muslim ladies.
Knowing the Culture when Negotiating
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Wow, thanks for this tip, o actually didn't know about this at all, but then even when we don't understand their culture I think they should know the fact that we are strangers and should be treated as such, we can't know all..
That's right, every person and country has its own rules. So it is very important for us to study the culture of our interlocutor before negotiating.
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I still remember when still working in a Muslim country before. I need to bear in mind that shaking hands with men should be using the right hand. Of course, we should not try to shake hands with women, too. It is a big NO.
Yes you are right, a man may shake hands with a Muslim man using his right hand, but it is not permissible for a man to shake the hand of a Muslim woman. But not everyone knows about this, as usual in religious affairs there are always differences of opinion, so we just need to respect every rule and opinion followed and believed by our interlocutors. Including eating and drinking with the left hand in Muslims is also not allowed.
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I agree with you. If a non-Muslim businessman wants to engage business with them, he or she needs to know this. Besides the point, he or she also needs to know what meals and drinks to be served when dining out with them, too.
Yes, that's right, I agree with you. There are many aspects that need to be well studied, including cultural differences of the interlocutor, so as not to cause conflict that could tarnish the good name of the company.
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It is a must for us to consider this. When I had my volunteer stunt abroad, the organization that I am working with taught me the cultural differences in dealing with Muslim people.
Yes, that is something very good, the company always ensures that its employees will do their job well, namely by providing some information as provision before carrying out the assigned task.
