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Ireland
By Nathan Bassett
Ireland’s Flag
IrelandHave a republic form of
government
The capital city is Dublin
Slightly larger than West Virginia
The currency it uses is Euros
Ireland
Ireland Business Greetings Shake hands with everyone present
Including women and children
Firm handshake and is expected to maintain eye contact
Shake hands again when leaving
Business cards are exchanged at the begging of the meeting
Ireland’s Business DressDress modestly and
conservatively (No Flashy COLORS)
Men should wear suits or sport coats and ties
Women should wear suits or dresses and blazers
Ireland Business IntroductionsAlways introduce the client first
If it's not a client, always introduce the higher-ranking person first
If they are of equal rank, introduce the one you know least to the one you know better
Irish Table Manners It is polite to eat everything served to
you in a private home
Always offer to buy drinks
Refusing a drink can be perceived as insult in Ireland.
Always order a pint of Guinness
Do not talk about business unless host brings it up.
Irish Gift GivingYou should always bring a bottle
of wine or a box of chocolate to your host
Bring flowers to give
On Business gatherings gift giving is really not excepted unless it is a small gift
ConclusionThe Irish respect reserved
behavior
Assume that children will be included in family entertaining
Remember the Irish want to do things their way
Irish LOVE THEIR GUINNESS!!
Sourceshttp://www.bizjournals.com/denv
er/stories/2004/05/10/smallb4.html
http://www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_etiquette/ce_ie.htm
http://www.vayama.com/ireland-etiquette