the difference between 4 countries(shock culture) : USA Chi na Kuwait indian
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Jesse discusses how they have a mixed cultural background of German, Indian, and American cultures. They primarily identify as American as they were born in America and American culture has had the strongest influence on them. However, they still participate in some Indian and German cultural traditions through things like food, religion, and holidays. Overall, Jesse sees their culture as mostly American with some Indian and German influences.
Students on F1 visas should check with the Admissions Office to ensure their I-20 forms are properly signed before leaving the country for winter break, as unsigned forms may prevent reentry to the United States. The Soroptimist Club will hold a general meeting on December 3rd at 1pm in Room A210 to discuss three December service projects and collect $5 dues. Lost items such as uniform clothing, keys, lunch bags, and water bottles can be claimed at the high school office by the end of the week, after which unclaimed items will be donated.
International business etiquette quizhétfőFilip Buček
This document provides etiquette tips for various countries and cultures, including: not using white wrapping paper in gifts in Japan; eating with the right hand in India; shaking hands through a doorway being bad luck in Russia; not using red ink on documents in Madagascar; the peace sign being rude in South Africa; expecting close physical proximity in business conversations in Mexico; raising a glass twice when toasting in Belgium; the guest of honor sitting opposite the host in Hong Kong; dropping chopsticks being bad luck in China; wine being popular at business gatherings in Belarus; the guest paying for business meals in France; eating bananas with knife and fork in Bolivia; discussing money using a thumb-and-forefinger gesture
Indian party wear is an explosion of bright shades, beautiful designs, and complex patterns. The elegant silhouettes and graceful style of various Indian outfits are appreciated all over the world and one can find fashionistas of international fame dressed in glamorous ethnic costumes on red carpets.
American etiquette focuses on being energetic, positive, and customer-oriented. Meetings are informal with a focus on sticking to schedules and outlines. Presentations should break the ice with humor. British etiquette emphasizes courtesy, punctuality, and proper dining etiquette. Etiquette provides rules for smooth social interactions and is important in business and online interactions. Albanian etiquette involves respect for elders and avoiding controversial topics. Overall, cultural understandings of etiquette can vary significantly.
After reading what cultural mistakes to avoidfactsmontana
The document discusses several cultural mistakes the author was surprised to learn about, including not giving small gifts to Japanese in business, using black on stationary in China which signifies death, and telling Indians you prefer not to eat with your hands if they are. It emphasizes that being aware of cultural differences is important for preventing discrimination and maintaining good relationships with people from other cultures both personally and professionally.
This document provides information about business and social etiquette in Japan. It discusses proper greetings which involve bowing rather than handshakes. Touching and prolonged eye contact are considered rude. Business meetings follow strict norms like waiting for the host to be seated first and not opening gifts until later. Dining etiquette requires trying all foods and not sticking chopsticks in rice. National holidays are observed except New Year when many places close. The document outlines cultural customs around interactions, etiquette, and protocols to know when visiting Japan.
China Town in LA is a popular tourist destination where visitors can find shops selling items from China and a large Asian American community, including many elderly locals. The shops make good use of space, packing shelves full of colorful trinkets and goods. Vendors sell items that connect to Chinese culture as well as staples like tea and groceries for the local community. Chinese food is also readily available and authentic in the area. Statues of Budai, the laughing Buddha, were spotted in various shops throughout China Town.
Jesse discusses how they have a mixed cultural background of German, Indian, and American cultures. They primarily identify as American as they were born in America and American culture has had the strongest influence on them. However, they still participate in some Indian and German cultural traditions through things like food, religion, and holidays. Overall, Jesse sees their culture as mostly American with some Indian and German influences.
Students on F1 visas should check with the Admissions Office to ensure their I-20 forms are properly signed before leaving the country for winter break, as unsigned forms may prevent reentry to the United States. The Soroptimist Club will hold a general meeting on December 3rd at 1pm in Room A210 to discuss three December service projects and collect $5 dues. Lost items such as uniform clothing, keys, lunch bags, and water bottles can be claimed at the high school office by the end of the week, after which unclaimed items will be donated.
International business etiquette quizhétfőFilip Buček
This document provides etiquette tips for various countries and cultures, including: not using white wrapping paper in gifts in Japan; eating with the right hand in India; shaking hands through a doorway being bad luck in Russia; not using red ink on documents in Madagascar; the peace sign being rude in South Africa; expecting close physical proximity in business conversations in Mexico; raising a glass twice when toasting in Belgium; the guest of honor sitting opposite the host in Hong Kong; dropping chopsticks being bad luck in China; wine being popular at business gatherings in Belarus; the guest paying for business meals in France; eating bananas with knife and fork in Bolivia; discussing money using a thumb-and-forefinger gesture
Indian party wear is an explosion of bright shades, beautiful designs, and complex patterns. The elegant silhouettes and graceful style of various Indian outfits are appreciated all over the world and one can find fashionistas of international fame dressed in glamorous ethnic costumes on red carpets.
American etiquette focuses on being energetic, positive, and customer-oriented. Meetings are informal with a focus on sticking to schedules and outlines. Presentations should break the ice with humor. British etiquette emphasizes courtesy, punctuality, and proper dining etiquette. Etiquette provides rules for smooth social interactions and is important in business and online interactions. Albanian etiquette involves respect for elders and avoiding controversial topics. Overall, cultural understandings of etiquette can vary significantly.
After reading what cultural mistakes to avoidfactsmontana
The document discusses several cultural mistakes the author was surprised to learn about, including not giving small gifts to Japanese in business, using black on stationary in China which signifies death, and telling Indians you prefer not to eat with your hands if they are. It emphasizes that being aware of cultural differences is important for preventing discrimination and maintaining good relationships with people from other cultures both personally and professionally.
This document provides information about business and social etiquette in Japan. It discusses proper greetings which involve bowing rather than handshakes. Touching and prolonged eye contact are considered rude. Business meetings follow strict norms like waiting for the host to be seated first and not opening gifts until later. Dining etiquette requires trying all foods and not sticking chopsticks in rice. National holidays are observed except New Year when many places close. The document outlines cultural customs around interactions, etiquette, and protocols to know when visiting Japan.
China Town in LA is a popular tourist destination where visitors can find shops selling items from China and a large Asian American community, including many elderly locals. The shops make good use of space, packing shelves full of colorful trinkets and goods. Vendors sell items that connect to Chinese culture as well as staples like tea and groceries for the local community. Chinese food is also readily available and authentic in the area. Statues of Budai, the laughing Buddha, were spotted in various shops throughout China Town.
Indians are at high risk for heart disease and obesity despite not being overweight, due to an unhealthy diet, stressful culture, and lack of physical fitness. The typical Indian diet centers around wheat, rice, lentils and potatoes, but contains few vegetables. Food is often deep-fried or cooked with excess spices that remove nutrients. Gujaratis and Punjabis who have adopted more sedentary lifestyles while retaining high-fat diets are especially vulnerable. Indian culture also encourages fast, relentless eating without conversation. Constant stress, a lack of individualism, and honoring of social hierarchies further impact health. Finally, there is little emphasis on physical fitness or sports outside of watching cricket.
The United States is a diverse country with over 300 million people. While English is the most commonly spoken language, Spanish is second most spoken. The US has no official language. Culturally, Americans tend to be informal, value time, and have smaller nuclear family units. Business dress is generally conservative but can vary regionally and by industry. Handshakes are a common greeting in professional settings.
Winter foods include citrus fruits like oranges and lemons as well as pomegranate, kiwi, and persimmon. Spring foods focus on vitamins from vegetables such as onions, sorrel, dill, and parsley. Summer brings fruits like apples, plums, watermelon, strawberries, and blueberries as well as tomatoes and cucumbers. Autumn features pumpkin, grapes, peas, carrots, and garlic along with other seasonal produce.
The document provides information about Thanksgiving traditions such as the history of the holiday, common Thanksgiving foods, activities like watching parades and football games, and newer traditions like Black Friday shopping and Friendsgiving gatherings. It explains that Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States on the third Thursday of November to commemorate the first harvest feast between the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians.
1) Alcohol is an important part of Chinese culture and is consumed during important occasions and ceremonies such as holidays, ancestor worship, weddings, and reunions.
2) Drinking alcohol in China serves social purposes like building friendship and facilitating successful business deals. Not drinking can cause a loss of face.
3) The act of ganbei, or emptying one's glass in a single drink, is a prominent part of formal banquet culture in China, with many using one's willingness to ganbei as a gauge of how much they will drink.
Host Edmonton 23 May 2014 Classic CocktailsPhilip Duff
1. The document discusses what defines a classic cocktail and provides tips for bartenders such as using correct ingredients, fresh juices, cold ice, and proper technique.
2. It advises bartenders to make drinks for their current guests rather than who they want the guests to be.
3. The document concludes by recommending bartenders perfect their own recipes and provides contact information for the author.
Katya Zolotareva is a 13-year-old student from Barnaul, Russia who produced this presentation about her favorite hobbies of music and fashion; she enjoys listening to groups like Green Day and Muse as well as singers Christina Aguilera and Lady Gaga, and has an interest in fashion trends and the history of fashion that she keeps up with by reading ELLE Girl magazine.
This document contains questions about various topics such as friends, travel, movies, books, Olympics, films, future, festivals, holidays, and music. The questions range from easy to difficult and are divided into bronze, silver, and gold levels. Common themes across the questions include describing personal experiences and preferences, explaining the plots of popular stories and films, and predicting future technological changes.
This document provides information for new vegetarians in Kitchener-Waterloo, including:
1) How to meet other vegetarians through social groups, activist organizations, and vegetarian restaurants in the area.
2) Examples of inexpensive and easy vegetarian meals one can make from grocery stores and health food stores in the region.
3) Tips for dealing with friends and family who may not understand or support one's decision to become vegetarian, including being kind and providing resources to educate others.
The document discusses mixology and different models for creating cocktails. It introduces the Embury Model which involves using a base, modifier, and flavoring/coloring agents. It then presents the Duff Model which focuses on dilution, balance, and synergy. Other factors that are important for good cocktails include using quality ingredients, proper ice, suitable glassware, and decorative garnishes. The key elements for mixology are finding the right dilution, balance, and synergy between ingredients while also paying attention to the other important factors.
Mother's Day is a day celebrated in many countries to show appreciation for mothers. It originated in ancient Greece and Rome and was first celebrated in the US in 1908. Most countries now observe it on the second Sunday in May, though some have it in other months. On this day, people typically give their mothers gifts like flowers, cards, or spending quality time together.
Cross Cultural Training - China, Italy, US, Brazil - Organizational Behavior ...Vito
Final ppt of Organizational Behavior's course, DDIM 2011 Shanghai.
The presentation is about a Cross Cultural training for managers (China, US, Brazil, Italy).
This document outlines the objectives of each unit in a language learning course. The objectives cover a wide range of topics including introductions, family, scheduling meetings, shopping, transportation, weekends and holidays, travel, and personal histories. The goal is to teach conversational skills and vocabulary for discussing everyday activities and experiences in the target language.
Church Ave in Brooklyn is a diverse neighborhood with a majority Black population that relies on public transportation. Money is often spent on food, transportation, liquor, grooming products, and drugs. The neighborhood has many stores like Dunkin Donuts, banks, clothing stores, restaurants, markets, and pharmacies. In the future, it is predicted that the racial demographics will shift to having more Whites and Hispanics as the Black population declines. Additional amenities that could be added include a movie theater, bowling alley, or dog park.
Emily Grace Porter is conducting research for a client who produces glass tea infuser bottles. Her target audience is females aged 20+ from New Zealand and Australia who enjoy traveling, the outdoors, and care about the environment. She interviewed two women, Emma and Robyn, about their tea drinking habits. Emma is a 19-year-old student who started drinking herbal tea in 2018 for health benefits and enjoys pomegranate and orange flavors. Robyn is a 20-year-old hotel supervisor who began drinking herbal tea at the gym for refreshment and favors mango tea. Both consider themselves healthy and active, enjoying exercise and time outdoors. Emily will use this research to create advertising materials for her client's new
Exploring Cultures through Cuisines at the Ultimate Travel Show 2016 - Toronto Yashy Murphy
A presentation on the topic of "Exploring Cultures through Cuisines". A look at resources to help prep for a food-centric vacation, how to leverage social media and ways to explore a destination's food culture.
Singapore is known as the Lion City of Asia. It has four official languages: Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, and English (including Singlish). The country has many religious influences including Islam, Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, and Hinduism. Culturally, it is considered rude to point with your foot and polite to address elders as "uncle" or "aunty". Some interesting facts are that Singapore is one of three surviving city-states, has some of the fastest walkers, and one of the smallest countries in the world.
The document contains prompts for writing descriptions about various topics including favorite food, admired family member, favorite restaurant, influential book, favorite movie, close friend, leisure activities, happy memory, planned travel destination, holidays, enjoyed game/sport, national festival, traditional meal, favorite media, and future career. The prompts ask the writer to describe what the topic is, who is involved, relevant details, and why it is significant to them.
Cheryl Bratt Information - CherylBratt.com, .net, and .org.Cheryl Bratt
This post includes information each of Cheryl Bratt's websites. Cheryl Bratt is a lifelong resident of Utah, personal nutritionist, and avid traveler. Please explore for more information.
This document compares etiquette between Javanese and Han Hokkien Chinese people in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It discusses differences in greeting others, exchanging business cards, entering someone's home, having meals together, and normal manners. For greetings, Javanese people extend both hands without grasping, while Chinese say "ni hao" and ask if the other has eaten. When entering a home, Javanese and Chinese remove shoes and Chinese avoid wearing black. At meals, Chinese should not stick chopsticks in food or leave them standing up.
The document compares etiquette between Javanese and Hokkien Chinese people in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It discusses differences in greeting behaviors, exchanging objects like business cards, entering homes, eating meals together, general manners, and conversational habits. For both groups, there are specific etiquette rules rooted in religious traditions, such as not touching certain body parts or using chopsticks incorrectly, which could bring bad luck. The document also notes key demographic information about the Javanese and Hokkien populations in Kuala Lumpur.
Indians are at high risk for heart disease and obesity despite not being overweight, due to an unhealthy diet, stressful culture, and lack of physical fitness. The typical Indian diet centers around wheat, rice, lentils and potatoes, but contains few vegetables. Food is often deep-fried or cooked with excess spices that remove nutrients. Gujaratis and Punjabis who have adopted more sedentary lifestyles while retaining high-fat diets are especially vulnerable. Indian culture also encourages fast, relentless eating without conversation. Constant stress, a lack of individualism, and honoring of social hierarchies further impact health. Finally, there is little emphasis on physical fitness or sports outside of watching cricket.
The United States is a diverse country with over 300 million people. While English is the most commonly spoken language, Spanish is second most spoken. The US has no official language. Culturally, Americans tend to be informal, value time, and have smaller nuclear family units. Business dress is generally conservative but can vary regionally and by industry. Handshakes are a common greeting in professional settings.
Winter foods include citrus fruits like oranges and lemons as well as pomegranate, kiwi, and persimmon. Spring foods focus on vitamins from vegetables such as onions, sorrel, dill, and parsley. Summer brings fruits like apples, plums, watermelon, strawberries, and blueberries as well as tomatoes and cucumbers. Autumn features pumpkin, grapes, peas, carrots, and garlic along with other seasonal produce.
The document provides information about Thanksgiving traditions such as the history of the holiday, common Thanksgiving foods, activities like watching parades and football games, and newer traditions like Black Friday shopping and Friendsgiving gatherings. It explains that Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States on the third Thursday of November to commemorate the first harvest feast between the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians.
1) Alcohol is an important part of Chinese culture and is consumed during important occasions and ceremonies such as holidays, ancestor worship, weddings, and reunions.
2) Drinking alcohol in China serves social purposes like building friendship and facilitating successful business deals. Not drinking can cause a loss of face.
3) The act of ganbei, or emptying one's glass in a single drink, is a prominent part of formal banquet culture in China, with many using one's willingness to ganbei as a gauge of how much they will drink.
Host Edmonton 23 May 2014 Classic CocktailsPhilip Duff
1. The document discusses what defines a classic cocktail and provides tips for bartenders such as using correct ingredients, fresh juices, cold ice, and proper technique.
2. It advises bartenders to make drinks for their current guests rather than who they want the guests to be.
3. The document concludes by recommending bartenders perfect their own recipes and provides contact information for the author.
Katya Zolotareva is a 13-year-old student from Barnaul, Russia who produced this presentation about her favorite hobbies of music and fashion; she enjoys listening to groups like Green Day and Muse as well as singers Christina Aguilera and Lady Gaga, and has an interest in fashion trends and the history of fashion that she keeps up with by reading ELLE Girl magazine.
This document contains questions about various topics such as friends, travel, movies, books, Olympics, films, future, festivals, holidays, and music. The questions range from easy to difficult and are divided into bronze, silver, and gold levels. Common themes across the questions include describing personal experiences and preferences, explaining the plots of popular stories and films, and predicting future technological changes.
This document provides information for new vegetarians in Kitchener-Waterloo, including:
1) How to meet other vegetarians through social groups, activist organizations, and vegetarian restaurants in the area.
2) Examples of inexpensive and easy vegetarian meals one can make from grocery stores and health food stores in the region.
3) Tips for dealing with friends and family who may not understand or support one's decision to become vegetarian, including being kind and providing resources to educate others.
The document discusses mixology and different models for creating cocktails. It introduces the Embury Model which involves using a base, modifier, and flavoring/coloring agents. It then presents the Duff Model which focuses on dilution, balance, and synergy. Other factors that are important for good cocktails include using quality ingredients, proper ice, suitable glassware, and decorative garnishes. The key elements for mixology are finding the right dilution, balance, and synergy between ingredients while also paying attention to the other important factors.
Mother's Day is a day celebrated in many countries to show appreciation for mothers. It originated in ancient Greece and Rome and was first celebrated in the US in 1908. Most countries now observe it on the second Sunday in May, though some have it in other months. On this day, people typically give their mothers gifts like flowers, cards, or spending quality time together.
Cross Cultural Training - China, Italy, US, Brazil - Organizational Behavior ...Vito
Final ppt of Organizational Behavior's course, DDIM 2011 Shanghai.
The presentation is about a Cross Cultural training for managers (China, US, Brazil, Italy).
This document outlines the objectives of each unit in a language learning course. The objectives cover a wide range of topics including introductions, family, scheduling meetings, shopping, transportation, weekends and holidays, travel, and personal histories. The goal is to teach conversational skills and vocabulary for discussing everyday activities and experiences in the target language.
Church Ave in Brooklyn is a diverse neighborhood with a majority Black population that relies on public transportation. Money is often spent on food, transportation, liquor, grooming products, and drugs. The neighborhood has many stores like Dunkin Donuts, banks, clothing stores, restaurants, markets, and pharmacies. In the future, it is predicted that the racial demographics will shift to having more Whites and Hispanics as the Black population declines. Additional amenities that could be added include a movie theater, bowling alley, or dog park.
Emily Grace Porter is conducting research for a client who produces glass tea infuser bottles. Her target audience is females aged 20+ from New Zealand and Australia who enjoy traveling, the outdoors, and care about the environment. She interviewed two women, Emma and Robyn, about their tea drinking habits. Emma is a 19-year-old student who started drinking herbal tea in 2018 for health benefits and enjoys pomegranate and orange flavors. Robyn is a 20-year-old hotel supervisor who began drinking herbal tea at the gym for refreshment and favors mango tea. Both consider themselves healthy and active, enjoying exercise and time outdoors. Emily will use this research to create advertising materials for her client's new
Exploring Cultures through Cuisines at the Ultimate Travel Show 2016 - Toronto Yashy Murphy
A presentation on the topic of "Exploring Cultures through Cuisines". A look at resources to help prep for a food-centric vacation, how to leverage social media and ways to explore a destination's food culture.
Singapore is known as the Lion City of Asia. It has four official languages: Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, and English (including Singlish). The country has many religious influences including Islam, Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, and Hinduism. Culturally, it is considered rude to point with your foot and polite to address elders as "uncle" or "aunty". Some interesting facts are that Singapore is one of three surviving city-states, has some of the fastest walkers, and one of the smallest countries in the world.
The document contains prompts for writing descriptions about various topics including favorite food, admired family member, favorite restaurant, influential book, favorite movie, close friend, leisure activities, happy memory, planned travel destination, holidays, enjoyed game/sport, national festival, traditional meal, favorite media, and future career. The prompts ask the writer to describe what the topic is, who is involved, relevant details, and why it is significant to them.
Cheryl Bratt Information - CherylBratt.com, .net, and .org.Cheryl Bratt
This post includes information each of Cheryl Bratt's websites. Cheryl Bratt is a lifelong resident of Utah, personal nutritionist, and avid traveler. Please explore for more information.
This document compares etiquette between Javanese and Han Hokkien Chinese people in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It discusses differences in greeting others, exchanging business cards, entering someone's home, having meals together, and normal manners. For greetings, Javanese people extend both hands without grasping, while Chinese say "ni hao" and ask if the other has eaten. When entering a home, Javanese and Chinese remove shoes and Chinese avoid wearing black. At meals, Chinese should not stick chopsticks in food or leave them standing up.
The document compares etiquette between Javanese and Hokkien Chinese people in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It discusses differences in greeting behaviors, exchanging objects like business cards, entering homes, eating meals together, general manners, and conversational habits. For both groups, there are specific etiquette rules rooted in religious traditions, such as not touching certain body parts or using chopsticks incorrectly, which could bring bad luck. The document also notes key demographic information about the Javanese and Hokkien populations in Kuala Lumpur.
A light-hearted look at the business cultures prevalent in the United Kingdom or Great Britain. Is there such a thing as a business culture? What makes an Englishman tick? Does an English person even know?
A presentation given to university students in November 2014.
The document contains common questions and responses that students may use in class. It includes questions to clarify what was said, ask for spelling or meanings, and check answers. It also has responses for introducing oneself, asking about names and where people are from, and confirming understanding.
This document provides information about managing cross-cultural interactions in business. It defines cross-culture as the interaction between people from different backgrounds in business. Cross-cultural management seeks to understand how cultures affect practices, identify similarities and differences, and increase effectiveness globally. Elements of culture like norms and values are described. Examples of doing business in countries like India, China, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia are provided, including etiquette for meetings, negotiations, relationships, communication, and dress.
Cross-cultural teams have become more important due to globalization and technologies that make communication easier. They provide multiple perspectives from different cultures to solve problems. However, they require proper leadership and focus on similarities rather than differences to be effective. Forming strong cross-cultural teams involves developing trust, providing collaboration tools, and encouraging diversity. Managing them requires recognizing cultural skills and adopting global leadership behaviors. Communication must be explicit and standards agreed upon to reduce misunderstandings from different cultural values and contexts.
This document provides tips and strategies for effective cross-cultural communication. It discusses understanding cultural differences in nonverbal communication like gestures and expressions. The main part then gives ten tips for cross-cultural communication, such as speaking slowly and clearly, taking turns to talk, writing things down, avoiding slang, and maintaining cultural etiquette. The conclusion emphasizes that understanding cultural differences can minimize misunderstandings and maximize knowledge.
This document discusses managing cross-cultural differences in multinational companies. It provides 5 tips for developing cultural awareness when dealing with cross-cultural situations, such as being prepared to feel uncomfortable, being aware of your actions and their potential interpretations, focusing on typical behaviors rather than stereotypes, building trust through curiosity about other cultures, and determining whose cultural practices should be adopted based on context. The key principles are to keep an open mind, establish mutually comfortable ways of working, and avoid stereotyping or highlighting cultural differences.
The document discusses Indian culture and its impact on business. It notes that Indian culture is characterized by family and hierarchy. Business negotiations and meetings require building relationships and showing patience. Decision making happens at high levels. Western culture emphasizes individualism, materialism, and efficiency over relationships. Doing business in India requires understanding these cultural differences and allowing more time for decision making and consensus building.
This document summarizes a case study presentation about automobile companies establishing manufacturing plants in Eastern Europe. It discusses the entry strategies used, such as fully owned subsidiaries, offshoring, and international joint ventures. Companies are attracted to Eastern Europe due to the large untapped market, lower labor costs, and government incentives. This impacts suppliers and unions in Western countries, and benefits the overall EU economy through job growth, exports, and foreign direct investment. The auto industry is undergoing repositioning as demand changes and companies seek lower production costs globally.
Infosys has developed a 4-step process to effectively manage cross-cultural issues when transitioning to a global delivery model. This includes understanding different work cultures, client businesses, technical processes, and continuously improving client-facing processes. Cross-cultural training covers cultural acclimation, business overviews, and technical environments specific to each client. Infosys' approach promotes better collaboration and project management across cultures.
Chapter 14 Cross Cultural Consumer BehaviorAvinash Kumar
The document discusses cross-cultural consumer behavior from an international perspective. It covers several topics including the imperative for companies to be multinational, cross-cultural consumer analysis, and alternative multinational marketing strategies. Some key points are that marketers must understand similarities and differences between cultures, there is a growing global middle class and teenage market, and companies can use standardized or localized marketing approaches depending on the product and culture.
Know more about Indian Business CultureJaspal Singh
The document provides an overview of opportunities for investment and business in India. It notes that India's growing middle class presents a large consumer market, and that the country ranks highly as a destination for foreign direct investment. Liberalized policies have opened many sectors to foreign investment. The culture emphasizes relationships and trust in business dealings. Meeting etiquette, gift-giving customs, and negotiating practices are influenced by Indian social hierarchies and traditions. English is the common language of business.
The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. London is the capital of the UK, though each country has its own capital as well. The UK is headed by a monarchy currently led by Queen Elizabeth II. Some of the UK's most famous landmarks include Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and the Angel of the North.
This document provides an overview of cross-cultural management and culture. It discusses definitions of culture and introduces several cultural frameworks, including Hofstede's cultural dimensions model. Hofstede's model identifies and defines five dimensions of culture: power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism vs collectivism, masculinity vs femininity, and long-term vs short-term orientation. The document also summarizes Trompenaars' cultural dimensions model and describes additional research frameworks, including the GLOBE project cultural variables.
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland each have their own distinct identities and histories, but they are all part of the United Kingdom. England is the largest country in the UK, containing 84% of the UK's population, and its capital is London. Scotland has Edinburgh as its capital and over 700 islands, while Wales' capital is Cardiff and it is officially bilingual in English and Welsh. Northern Ireland shares the island of Ireland and has Belfast as its capital city.
The document provides information about various British traditions, holidays, and cultural facts. It discusses celebrations such as Guy Fawkes Night on November 5th, St. George's Day on April 23rd, May Day celebrations in early May, and Halloween traditions of trick-or-treating and the origins of orange and black costumes. It also mentions Christmas traditions like the first Christmas card sent in 1840 and the Queen sending telegrams to British citizens on their 100th birthday. Additionally, it provides brief histories on institutions like the House of Lords, Windsor Castle, and the evolution of the English language from Old to Middle to Modern English.
This document discusses cross-cultural communication and dealing with cultural conflicts in the workplace. It addresses how culture shapes our identities and how misunderstandings can arise from differing cultural norms between people. The document provides strategies for reducing uncertainty when communicating with strangers from different cultures, such as passively observing, actively seeking information, or directly interacting with them. It also discusses how to resolve conflicts that arise from cultural differences and ways to prevent discrimination in the workplace.
http://businessculture.org - Find out about business culture in the UK. This guide is part of the Passport to Trade 2.0 project, which examined European Business culture in 31 countries looking at business communication, business etiquette, business meeting etiquette, internship and student placements, cost of living, work-life-balance and social media guide.
This document provides an overview of cross-cultural communication and Japanese business and social etiquette. It begins with an introduction on the importance of cross-cultural communication in the current globalized world. Next, it provides a brief overview of Japan's geography, history, economy, religion and language. The document then outlines various Japanese business etiquettes including proper business attire, greetings, business card exchange, and business meeting etiquette. Finally, it discusses Japanese social etiquettes such as dining etiquette, gift giving customs, and body language conventions.
The document provides cultural customs and etiquette tips for traveling in Vietnam. It includes recommendations such as taking off shoes in homes, using two hands when exchanging money or business cards, drinking only bottled or boiled water, taking reputable taxis, and being careful with mobile phones and money in public. Additional tips suggested are trying local foods and customs while avoiding potentially disrespectful behaviors toward the local culture. The importance of understanding and respecting cultural norms when visiting other countries is discussed.
Final 2015 ULF Diversity and Multiculturalism Project Presentation v5- 6-30-15Jose Nicot
The document summarizes a presentation by the 2015 ULF Diversity and Multiculturalism Team about their project. It discusses definitions of diversity, the importance of awareness, and highlights from focus group questions with students. Students expressed hopes for education, careers, and family. They valued family and discussed experiences with cultural stereotypes. The team responded with additional questions, finding students motivated and full of potential. The presentation concluded that together groups can accomplish more than individuals.
India is a large and culturally diverse country with over 1 billion people. It has many official languages including Hindi and English. The main religions are Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and Sikhism. Business etiquette in India involves formal greetings, conservative dress, and an awareness of religious customs like vegetarianism. Effective communication requires building personal relationships, respecting hierarchies, and understanding indirect communication styles.
In Tanzania, handshakes are an important part of social etiquette and conversations often involve continued hand holding. The main language is Swahili and Tanzanians have a reputation for being friendly and polite. It is considered rude to pass items with your left hand, as that hand is typically used for toilet duties, so use your right hand instead when receiving objects.
Indian Business Etiquettes and Its Culture.Sriram Goud
The document provides information about Indian culture, including national symbols, statistics about India, religions practiced in India, languages spoken, epics, dances, clothing, greetings, sports, architecture, and business etiquettes. It discusses Hinduism and other major religions in India. It also summarizes Indian cultural aspects like dance forms, traditional attire, greetings, sports, and architectural heritage sites. The business etiquette section outlines cultural norms for meetings, gifts, dining, negotiations, and other professional interactions in India.
This document discusses food culture and norms in different countries. It begins with an outline stating that food plays a big role in culture and discusses eating norms in countries like Australia, the United States, England, Ireland and Canada. It then provides vocabulary related to food and eating, examples of food idioms, questions to facilitate discussion, and exercises to reinforce learning about different cuisines.
This document provides a business and cultural guide on Malaysia. It summarizes that Malaysia gained independence from British rule in 1957 and is now ruled by the UMNO party. Malaysia has a multi-cultural society and mixing of Malay, Chinese, Indian and other ethnic groups. Proper etiquette, such as gift giving customs and use of titles, is important in business and social settings due to Malaysia's emphasis on maintaining face and showing respect.
This document provides an overview of etiquette considerations for conducting global business. It discusses key differences in etiquette and cultural norms across several countries, including France, Brazil, India, Japan, and others. Business etiquette can vary greatly depending on the country due to differing cultural values, customs, and expectations. Understanding these differences is important for successful international business interactions and developing cross-cultural competence. The document also includes a quiz to test knowledge of various global etiquette practices.
Country - IndiaMeeting EtiquetteReligion, education and social c.pdfaparetail
Country - India
Meeting Etiquette
Religion, education and social class all influence greetings in India. You will have to greet the
elder first then the others according to their ages from the eldest to the youngest. While leaving
you have to bid farewell to everybody individually. Folding hands in humility is the way of
greetings and bidding farewell to people in India. Shaking hands is common in the cities where
people are more educated and accustomed to westerners. Men shake hands with men, and
women with women. But only if a women is extending her hand then only a men can shake her
hand.
Art of Gifting
Indians believe that giving gifts eases the transition into the next life. Gifts of cash are given to
friends and members of the extended family to celebrate life events such as birth, death and
marriage. It is not the value of the gift, but the sincerity with which it is given, that is important
to the recipient. If invited to an Indian\'s home for a meal, it is not necessary to bring a gift,
although one will not be turned down. Do not give frangipani or white flowers as they are used at
funerals. Yellow, green and red are lucky colors, so try to use them to wrap gifts. A gift from a
man should be said to come from both he and his wife/mother/sister or some other female
relative. Hindus should not be given gifts made of leather. Muslims should not be given gifts
made of pigskin or alcoholic products. Gifts are not opened when received.
Eating and Table Etiquette
Indians entertain in their homes, restaurants, private clubs, or other public venues, depending
upon the occasion and circumstances. Although Indians are not always punctual themselves, they
expect foreigners to arrive close to the appointed time. Take off your shoes before entering the
house. Dress modestly and conservatively. Politely turn down the first offer of tea, coffee, or
snacks. You will be asked again and again. Saying no to the first invitation is part of the
protocol. Much Indian food is eaten with the fingers. Wait to be told where to sit. If utensils are
used, they are generally a tablespoon and a fork. Guests are often served in a particular order: the
guest of honor is served first, followed by the men, and the children are served last. Women
typically serve the men and eat later. You may be asked to wash your hands before and after
sitting down to a meal. Always use your right hand to eat, whether you are using utensils or your
fingers. In some situations food may be put on your plate for you, while in other situations you
may be allowed to serve yourself from a communal bowl. Leaving a small amount of food on
your plate indicates that you are satisfied. Finishing all your food means that you are still hungry.
Meeting Etiquette
If you will be travelling to India from abroad, it is advisable to make appointments by letter, at
least one month and preferably two months in advance. It is a good idea to confirm your
appointment as they do get cancelled at short notice.
Effective communication is essential for traveling safely in India. Some tips include:
- Learn basic greetings in Hindi such as "Namaste" for hello and "Shukhriya" for thank you.
- Be prepared to negotiate prices for taxis and when shopping, as initial prices will be inflated. Walking away slowly can help lower prices.
- Respect local customs such as eating with your right hand only and politely accepting food offers.
- Dress conservatively, especially as a woman, to avoid unwanted attention. Maintain modesty in interactions.
- Patience is important, as the pace is slower than in Western cultures.
1) Thailand has a culture deeply influenced by Buddhism, with an emphasis on politeness, respect, and avoiding confrontation.
2) Thai society is hierarchical, and people are defined by their relationships and relative statuses. Proper greetings and etiquette are important.
3) The family is the center of Thai culture, and there are strict rules of respect between generations and among siblings. Maintaining family harmony is valued.
This document provides information on etiquette across different cultures and activities, including cross-cultural awareness, dining etiquette, gift giving etiquette, and negotiation etiquette. It discusses etiquette practices in countries like Germany, Japan, Turkey, the US, the Middle East, China, and Saudi Arabia. For example, it notes that in Japan, it is good etiquette to remain standing until shown where to sit for a meal and that chopsticks should never be pointed or used to pierce food. The document emphasizes that understanding cultural nuances is important for international business and that failing to observe local etiquette can negatively impact interactions.
1) Culture is the lens through which people view and interpret the world, influencing communication styles, attitudes, decision-making, and more.
2) Cross-cultural communication is important for business, jobs, diversity, and understanding markets in a globalized world.
3) There are differences in verbal communication like words used and voice, and non-verbal communication like body language and eye contact, between cultures.
The document discusses street food in Lucknow, India. It notes that while Lucknow is known for kebabs and biryani, its street food scene has evolved and diversified in recent decades to cater to different tastes and budgets. Various innovative street food stalls now challenge established brands by serving comfort foods with unique twists, catering to both foodies and health-conscious individuals at affordable prices. These diverse street food stalls have become very popular among the people of Lucknow.
INDIA BUSINESS CULTURE AND ETIQUETTE GUIDE provides over 100 tips on etiquette and protocol, negotiation strategies, verbal and non-verbal communication in India.
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The document contains questions about eating habits, favorite places to eat, breakfast consumption, snacking habits, salad/vegetable consumption with meals, non-vegetarian food frequency, fruit consumption, beverage consumption with meals, and fast food restaurant frequency. It also contains questions about fashion preferences including the meaning of fashion, style influences, clothing and accessory preferences, and creating one's own clothing. The final section discusses defining a culture, factors considered when purchasing items, differences observed compared to one's own culture, preferences within one's home culture, and potential changes to one's culture.
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This document discusses cross-cultural greetings and gift giving etiquette in various countries and cultures. It provides examples of common greetings such as handshakes, hugs, bows and kisses on the cheek in countries like Canada, Peru, England, the US, Denmark, Egypt, Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Brazil, France, Italy, Greece, Russia and Mexico. It then discusses greetings customs specifically among Malaysians, Chinese, Indians, Filipinos and Koreans. The document also outlines considerations for gift giving etiquette in business contexts in China, Japan, Saudi Arabia including appropriate gift types and protocols for giving and receiving gifts.
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An investigation into the translation of “take”Hoa Pinkie
An investigation into the translation of “take”
Name of members: 1, Nguyen Thi Hoa(24.12.1994);
2, Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy;
3, Nguyen Thi Xuyen.
A- THEORY
I, INTRODUCTION
Translation is a kind of activity, which "inevitably involves at least two languages and two cultural traditions" (Toury, 1980, p.200). However, the main argument of scholars who questioned the possibility of translation (Nida, 1964; Toury, 1980; Baker, 1992; Shunnaq, 1997) has been that language and culture are intrinsically connected and thus cultural diversity makes translation impossible. "Since no two languages are identical either in meanings given or in phrases and sentences, then there can be no absolute correspondence between languages" (Nida, 1964, p.156). Moreover, Shunnaq (1997) has added that variation between languages in terms of the linguistic forms and cultural patterns. It may vary in scope depending on the cultural and linguistic gap between the two languages concerned such as Vietnamese and English. As these statements imply, translators permanently faced with various translation problems such as, finding the exact lexical equivalents in the TL, dealing with the cultural aspects implicit in a source text SL, conveying the intended semantic message in the SL to TL and finding the most appropriate strategy of successfully conveying these aspects in the target language (TL). Searching for acceptable collocations requires a considerable effort on the part of the translator, who should at least try to provide a TL translation that is equivalent in both meaning and use to the SL collocations. Nevertheless, when translators come across the hindrance of not finding a corresponding TL equivalent for the SL lexical item, they resort to several strategies to overcome the problems encountered. Ferch & Kasper's (1983) have justified translators' resorting to different strategies "if the concept of translation strategy were of an empirical value, it would have to be linked to translation problems. Strategies emerge as soon as the translation cannot be carried out automatically" (p.286). Garcia, (1996) has stated that "different procedures for the translation are implemented to achieve a partially successful transfer, when these difficulties in translation often become unavoidable" (p. 64). Theoretical studies:The process of collocational translation has been widely investigated by linguists, (Newmark, 1988; Lorscher, 1991; Baker, 1992; Vinay & Darbelnet, 1995). Their studies concentrated on the correlation between the strategies employed by translators and the difficulties encountered in translation. Originally, former studies referred to strategies of translation as solutions for handling translational problems .However, adopting certain strategies can themselves lead to further complications and difficulties. Newmark, (1988) has acknowledged the problems translators have to face at different levels, and thus formulated certain strategies that wou
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3. 1. The "Fear" of American in Vietnam;
2. The gifts to avoid in China;
3. The greeting in Kuwait;
4. The Food in ;
5. Other informations.
There are 4 stages:
14. In the greeting culture in Kuwait, the case that when
you visit a friend in Kuwait and he or she serve you
coffee, it means:
A. They want you to leave their home.
B. They are very glad to welcome you
C. They like to drink coffee, so they also serve you coffee.
15. 3.1 In Kuwait greeted
people only serve coffee at the end of a visit. Because in their
notion, it is considered that coffee represents the farewell. Thus,
in the video which you just watched, Ms.Diep Nhuoc Tuyen
serve coffee and Ms. thought Ms.Diep Nhuoc Tuyen wanted her
to leave. Therefore, Ms. Kzantian stood up, said goodbye and
she left although it was very early in the visit.
16. In addition, in Kuwait, when people meet others for the
first time, the handshake will be only for men.
And the shaking hands or hugging a woman in Kuwait
without kinship would be regarded as a improper behavior.
17. 3.2 In some other countries
they also have a very special greeting.
For example :
In Indian : Touching the feet of the
elderly to show respect. In Shona : applause to say hello.
19. What is the bad food with Indian?
Noodle
Milk
Beef
rice
20. Culture Shock in India
• Indian want to ask about your mother and father to know you more.
• Indian use right hand to eat, left hand to clean
• Do NOT use your left hand to eat, hand over money, food, gifts, or important
documents.
21. • seeing cows everywhere
• in India the cow is a sacred creature
• is revered as the source of food and symbol of life
• may never be killed
4.1 Cow in India
22. 4.2 India is Beautiful...but dirty
Pollution is absolutely everywhere in India
• ALWAYS boil water before using it
23. 4.3 Traffic and transport in India
• very crowded and noisy
• The traffic laws are viewed as general guidelines and so the road is often
hectic.
• Do not be afraid to use your horn when driving.
24. 5. Other Informations
• Work pressure in Japan
• relationships between superior
and subordinate in Korean
• Street Food in Vietnam
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25. What is Ms.Thao’s name in video?
JUNIA
Diep Nhuoc Tuyen
Linda
Kzatian