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  • Is business conducted on the golf course in Ireland?
    Yes, during play
  • How are drinks offered and accepted in Malaysia?
    with two hands
  • How are contracts in Taiwan accepted?
    verbally
  • If you’re doing business in Thailand, you must:
    make sure you don’t touch your head
  • You can’t do business in Muslim countries on:
    Fridays
  • Which hand do Arabs accept gifts with?
    their right hand
  • If an Indian says ‘Come any time’, he expects you to:
    arrange a visit immediately
  • In the middle East you have to give presents to business contacts:
    in public
  • Does food play an important role in hospitality in the Netherlands?
    No, do not expect to be served any food
  • If you are applauded after being introduced to a group in China, what should you do?
    applaud back
  • In Mexico, is it ok to refuse an offer of something to drink?
    No, it is considered rude
  • If you’re doing business with a German, when do you have to shake hands:
    when you meet and when you leave
  • If a Japanese person gives you their business card, you have to:
    take it with both hands and study it carefully
  • If you’re giving a present to your Latin American customer, you mustn’t give:
    cutlery
  • Which colour is considered lucky in Vietnam and China?
    red
  • Which activity often takes place at a business dinner in the Philippines?
    singing