Charlotte Henry

BUS 302: England

[Charlotte Henry @charhenry15]

British people also tend to have a dry sense of humor, frequently working sarcasm and self-deprecation into conversations.

[cali edmunds @EdmundsCali]

Danish business people are straightforward and value honesty, punctuality, being well-prepared. Danes also have a fairly dry sense of humor, often involving irony and self-deprecation.

[Charlotte Henry @charhenry15]

Workwear in the UK remains relatively formal, but some companies are transitioning to be more relaxed and "casual Fridays" are becoming common.

[Charlotte Henry @charhenry15]

This is similar in the UK –- respect is paramount, and it's especially important to be respectful towards elders.

[Charlotte Henry @charhenry15]

British people tend not to use extended eye contact. Holding eye contact for a long period during conversation is usually not well-received, and the encounter may be perceived as uncomfortable.

[Charlotte Henry @charhenry15]

In England, it is also important to be punctual, hardworking, and productive. However, there also tends to be friendship between coworkers, and in this sense, work relationships may be more relaxed.

[Madison McDonald @madisonmcd302]

Germany is very open to the establishment of all businesses, whether it is established by a foreigner or german native. Just remember, as a foreigner it is very important to understand Germanys values in the workplace. Germans are punctual, hardworking, and productive.

[Charlotte Henry @charhenry15]

In the UK, socializing with coworkers is normal and encouraged. Going for drinks with your coworkers at the end of the week is a part of British work culture and if invited along, one should accept.

[Charlotte Henry @charhenry15]

In the UK, it is also commonplace to be more indirect in business discussions whenever disagreements arise. However, this is more due to the importance of remaining polite.

[David L. @davlez14]

Due to a preoccupation with avoiding shame/embarrassment in the Philippines, it’s unlikely for someone to directly reject a proposal during a business interaction, even if they want to. With this in mind, it’s important to pay attention to implicit factors (e.g., body language).

[Charlotte Henry @charhenry15]

British people value timeliness - especially in the workplace. It is considered rude to be late, so arriving on time or slightly early will create a good impression.

[Eric Tell @EricTell1]

One thing I've noticed about Japanese culture is that people are very polite and respectful. This is in personal day-to-day encounters and in the business world. Being polite and respectful to whoever you meet in the world will open many doors in life

[Charlotte Henry @charhenry15]

In England, it's important to "mind your Ps and Qs", which is a reminder to be polite. Politeness is highly valued and good manners will help leave a good impression.