This document provides guidance on business etiquette and achieving success when working in teams with Indians and Macedonians. It notes some key differences in basic values, communication styles, and approaches. When working with Indians, discuss efficiency and costs, keep meetings short, and compliment Indian food. When working with Macedonians, accept their hospitality, arguments can stretch so steer clear of sensitive topics, and alcohol can help bonding. The overall message is to respect cultural differences and priorities like nationality, hospitality, and efficient outcomes.

1. Business amongst Indians & Macedonians …Manish KungwaniNote: It is difficult to generalize 1.2 billion people and compare them with 2.4 million.The purpose is to discuss the basic etiquettes and ways to achieve success in a team.

2. Basic ValuesIndiaAnti-leadershipIndependent thoughtsAdamancyLess factualStrong Logical thought processQuick DecisionsEconomical

3. МакедонијаLeader is the DriverOut of the box thinkingBrainstormingDemocraticSwiftEconomicSustainable

4. Communication MediaIndiaMostly onlineShort term actual meetingsThey tend to skip coffeeTo the point with decisionsDisagreement-Direct Arguments-Long roundabout explanation

5. МакедонијаMostly personalOtherwise TelephonicLong multipurpose meetingsIntroductory socializationDisagreement-Direct Arguments-Factual statements

6. How to talk to them?IndiaTalk about familyDiscuss less about politics and corruption, but more on economyDiscuss the efficiency and project costsA tea or coffee is sufficientCompliment Indian food and you will be a friendIf you are a guest, you do not pay

7. МакедонијаCultural exchange is advisedAccept their hospitality (even if its too much)Arguments can stretch, so stick to slanted talkAlcohol or coffee will help you blend inHistory and national feeling shouldn’t be hurt!

8. Thank YouFor an Macedonian,Nationality is Pride!For an Indian, अतिथीदेवोभवः|(Respect of a guest is paramount)(& So is money!)