1. Doing Business in Hungary Country presentation Marit van Lente ZsoltMarton Denny Kwakman Frank Dekkers IBS2A F

3. Nonverbal communication

4. Appearance during a meeting

5. Do’s and Don'ts

6. QuestionsF

7. Key elements F

8. Non verbal communication Shake hands at introduction Shaking hands between man and woman is uncommon Body language Stand close m

9. How to behave during a meeting The one who enters the meetinghas to greet the others first Small talk is appropriate Use titles while speaking Dress conservative during first meeting Don’t remove your suit jacketbefore asking for permission m

10. Do’s and don’ts Familiarise with the Hungarian history Accept dinner and cultural invitations Pay attention to non-verbal signs Be respectful Cancel a meeting at the last minute Be surprised when voices are raising during a meeting m

11. Business cards Have one side of your card translated into Hungarian. The Hungarian side should list your surname before your first name, Hungarian style. Include any advanced university degrees on your business card. Include the founding date of your company on the card. F

12. Questions Hungarians consider it good luck to clink beer glasses when making a toast. FalseHungarians never clink beer glasses, a tradition dating to 1849 after the defeat of the War of Independence. Hapsburg officers clinked their glasses at each gunshot. F

13. Questions Hungarians do not typically bargain. True F

14. Questions Email should never take the place of a phone call or face-to-face meeting. True F

15. Questions Always bring a gift when meeting new clients or business acquaintances. FalseGifts are not expected in Hungarian business culture. F

16. Thanks for your attention Are there any questions? m