Posts Tagged "business etiquette"

Business Card Etiquette in the Middle East

Posted by on Jul 5, 2016 in Global Career Blog, Networking Internationally | 0 comments

Business Card Etiquette in the Middle East

Business cards are universal but there are regional differences in both the content details and, very importantly, in the etiquette of their usage. Learning the business culture in a new host country is critical to making a strong first impression as well as demonstrating professional behavior to business partners, whether they are locals or expatriates (expats).   Business cards are an essential business tool in the Middle East and are exchanged freely and frequently, so it is advised to have business cards with you at all times. Business cards are generally exchanged at the end of a...

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How To Do Business In Asia: Business Card Tips

Posted by on May 3, 2016 in Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, Networking Internationally | 0 comments

How To Do Business In Asia: Business Card Tips

Business cards are the primary tool of introduction, exchanging contact information in the business world, and maintaining networks and customer links. Business cards, in various forms, have been a part of society for over 400 years. Some sources claim that business cards originated in China in the 15th century, but the earliest recordable “visiting cards” were used in Europe in the 17th century.   Business cards are used all over the world and there are basic expectations as to the content that should be on a business card. Nevertheless, there are regional—and often...

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Business Card Etiquette in Latin America

Posted by on Jan 19, 2016 in Global Career Blog, Networking Internationally | 5 comments

Business Card Etiquette in Latin America

Business cards are used all over the world and there are basic expectations as to what information should be on a business card. Nevertheless, there are regional differences in both the content details and most importantly, in the etiquette of their usage.   Business cards in Latin America are the primary way in which professionals present their contact information to each other and potential clients. In the past, they were limited to professionals and high-powered individuals, but now many people use them to share their names and contact information.   The general format for...

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