Global Business Presentation

Tai Justice

Germany

Germany O Business custom 1: In Germany,

good table manners dictate that the left hand is kept in the lap when not in use.

GermanyO Business custom 2: Germans prefer

conducting business in English to German

GermanyO Business custom 3: German’s are

usually much more patient then Americans.

Germany O Translation: Willkommen zu meiner

Präsentation. Es ist Dienstag. Danke für das Aufpassen meiner Steckdose.

France

FranceO Business custom 1: Friends may

greet each other by lightly kissing on the cheeks, once on the left cheek and once on the right cheek

France O Business custom 2: First names are

reserved for family and close friends. Wait until invited before using someone's first name.

France O Business custom 3: The French are

private people and have different rules of behaviour for people within their social circle and those who are not.

FranceO Translation: Bienvenue sur mon

Power Point. C'est encore mardi. Beau temps nous tenons, hein?

Japan

Japan O Business custom 1: The Japanese

believe that turning down someone's request causes embarrassment and loss of face to the other person.

Japan O Business custom 2: Japan people

bow when they greet each other.

Japan O Business custom 3: Japan people

believe that mistakes are allowed as long as you keep respecting the person.

Japan O Translation: こんにちは、聴いてくれてありがとう、私のパワーポイントの最後に歓迎します。私はあなたのすべてが素晴らしい一日と思っている。