Christopher Flores Period 1 2/12/13 Cultural Etiquette What is cultural etiquette?

Cultural Etiquette is understanding another culture or at least act like it.

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Russia

Italy

Japan

The People

Russia has a history of tollalitaranism that results as fatalistic young urban Russians have adopted a western life in their life Meeting You shouldnt expect and friendly smiles. A Greeting handshake is always appropriate when greeting or leaving. Body Russians stand close Language when talking. Putting your thumb through your index and middle fingers or making the OK sign are considered very

Italys great source of pride is the people. Family is the most important in Italy.

Great importance is placed on loyalty, politeness, personal responsibility and on everyone working together for the good of the larger group. A handshake is appropriate when meeting a Japanese person. Also they bow.

Ladies should extend their hand first to men. Friends must greet each other with a kiss on both cheeks. You should maintain eye contact or the Italians would think youre hiding something.

Nodding is very important to do when a person is speaking English. It signifies that you can understand him/her.

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Helpful Hints

rude gestures in Russia. Russians appreciate punctuality. After a toast, most Russians like to clink their glasses together. Russians are very proud of their culture. Never refer a Russian as Comrade.

You should give a card, not toss it at all people attending the meeting. Italians enjoy a good sense of humor. You shouldnt remove your shoes in public. You should also stand up when an elder person enters the room.

Punctuality is a must in all business and social meetings. Any degree of knowledge of Japanese culture is greatly appreciated. Avoid saying the number four because it has connotations to death. Do not expect a Japanese person to say no. Maybe generally means no.