Comparing Business Etiquette in France and Greece

Food is a very important in France. They don’t eat fast food as much as Americans. After meals they tend to talk and linger while Americans do that mostly before they finish eating. It is said that in France they eat like kings, lords, and then servants for dinner. While in America our bigger meals are often at dinner. Dessert is really common while in America for example, I rarely eat dessert more than once a week. French drink wine often, but not to get intoxicated. They normally drink it with their meals and the purchasing of alcohol age is 18. This is different from America where consumption and purchasing power is age 21. My perspective is France sounds like it has better

This paper will focus on the many elements and dimensions of France and the affect it has on the business that takes place locally and internationally. There will be constant comparisons and contrasts between France and the United States of America taking place throughout this entire research article. I will focus on how the elements and dimensions of the culture separately are adapted by the locals and integrated into everyday life and business. I will also give insight on how to conduct business in France for other countries, mainly the United States, by talking about the countries imports and exports and

There are many cultural differences between the United States and France. Some of these are simply social and others are cultural. Hofstede’s Value Dimensions can be used to highlight the differences between the cultures. Individualism vs collectivism, uncertainty avoidance, masculinity/femininity, power distance, and long-term vs short-term orientation are all characteristics that differ between France and the United States.

Cultural differences are present wherever you travel to, you will come across cultural differences, and these can vary quite a bit, such as the language people use e.g. English people say "Chips" compared to Americans who say "Fries”. A businessman may find himself in the middle of cultural differences quite often and thus, will have to devise methods as to how to make sure no one is offended or that he is fully understood. Certain methods he would use to overcome such issues are greeting people on a last name basis. Also refraining on using most signed gestures, as they can vary in meaning quite greatly, for example, the English gesture to say

The people of France take pride in their selves. Although they seem like very modest people in France it is normal to have affairs while being married. They celebrate eleven official holidays. The French celebrate the traditional Christian holidays as well such as Easter and Christmas and normal ones like Fourth of July, Good Friday, Easter Monday, and Labor Day. On July fourteen they celebrate Bastille Day, which is the day that the Bastille fortress was stormed in and it started the French revolution. Another few that are not common here is victory in Europe day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Assumption day and , All Saints day and Armistice day, and last but not least St. Stephens Day. Although there are many great things about France there is one thing that’s not so positive about France is that it is well known for a lot of human trafficking. Although many laws have been passed to lower the rates of this awful problem and also to protect and keep the woman safe it is still very common. A little more information about their culture is that due to the fact that there country is a six sided shape they often use the word hexagon to describe their nation due to the similarity. France is a beautiful country filled lots of history. These are the five themes of geography for

As you plan your itinerary, it’s important to note that you can only serve yourself and your clients better by researching the local business customs. Even different cities in the same country can prove to have a unique work cultures. A quick Internet search will produce numerous articles on the culture of your host country or city. If you are embarking on an international business trip, it’s important to remember these tips to assist in the success of your endeavors:

Hospitality in Greece Xenia was a Greek word for the connection between the guest and the host. Hospitality was further common in Ancient Greece than other civilizations. Zeus the King of Gods shaped this decree for it to become a social norm in earliest society. He belief that as a stranger you are given security and as the host, you authorize to make the foreigner feel at ease in your kingdom. Without it, strangers could be incarcerated or even executed for infiltrating an unfamiliar land. Because of this law, outsiders depend on it for protection, food, and shelter. In exchange the Gods above would grant the host gifts, prosperity, and as Odysseys, Penelope and Emaues repeats whatever your heart's desire. Gods and Goddess have the power

Etiquette is the proper way to conduct form and manners that are acceptable and required in social and professional relations. Three crucial elements of etiquette are timeliness, empathy, and respect. These elements are necessary in personal and professional life. Timeliness effects everyone; whether it is waiting to see your attorney or your doctor, many people get irritated when wait times are long, and it is equally disrespectful to be consistently late to appointments, meetings, or social gatherings. Time is important to everyone, and should be treated as such. Respect and empathy go farther than most professionals realize. It is essential to understand, or try to, others feelings, attitudes, and emotions and treat others as you would want to be

Global markets vary about their level of development. Also, the kind of products sold in each of these markets will differ depending on the degree of development. Language and cultural affinity are vital in global markets. Culture comprises everything from the way of thinking and doing business to the consumption arrangements of the people. Therefore, understanding the culture is essential as it accords clues on how to do business in such nations. In some countries, there exists a natural hostility to foreigners as well as foreign business. Also, culture commands the approach to dealing. For instance, in the United States as well as Western nations, they are approaching in communicating their lack of ability to accept the products, whereas, in the eastern nations, they are more circumspect (Havaldar, 2014). Aspects including punctuality, the procedures as well as civilities in carrying out business, the negotiation course, and even dressing differ from culture to culture, and these aspects should be understood to succeed in such a setting. One different between the western and eastern nations is that the countries of the east tend to be punctual an aspect that can be

Etiquette is not a term that we do not hear very often but whether or not we do, it is still incorporated into almost every aspect of our lives. To me, etiquette is the manner in which something is done, and it should govern the way we do certain things, depending on the task at hand. It is something like the “unspoken rules” of society which are procedures to carry out certain tasks that exist without us being conscious of their existence. Etiquette is evident everywhere and even dates back to Ancient Greece. In Homer’s Odyssey, when the Goddess of Wisdom, Athena disguises herself as a family friend and pays a visit to Telemachus, Odysseus’s son, it was shown to be that he greets Athena by shaking her right and taking her spear. That action

Ancient Greece was a wealthy area with lots of green hills, magnificent cities, and blue, sandy seashores.

The first important custom to understand when conducting business with Japan is bowing. In Japan bowing represents respect and can be very instrumental in making a positive initial impression (Nevison, 2009). There are many incidents when bowing should be conducted and they are, introducing oneself, as a welcome, as a form of gratitude, and to express remorse (Custom of Bowing, n.d.). Japan’s business culture is very inclusive. According to Japanese Business Customs (2011, para.3) “group decision-making is important in Japan and has been generally described as a “bottom up” exercise rather than “top down.” The fact that Japan conducts business with this approach can make the process time consuming. It is important to be aware that developing connections with Japan will/do not happen overnight. Another custom of Japan is gift giving. According to Japanese Business Customs (2011, para.4) “gift giving is expected on many business occasions in Japan.” It is imperative to note that the value of the gift is not as important as the essence of the gift. Exchanging business cards are another very important aspect of conducting business with Japan. According to Nevison (2009, para.5), “business cards should be printed on both sides, with your first language on one side and the other party’s language on the other." Physical contact like hand shaking, hugging and even

Etiquette has always been an important part of life, be it social or business. However, it seems that business etiquette is has become more important in the last decade. This is mainly due to the fact that the business world is becoming more global and that “relationship selling” has become must for success. Etiquette is important for a variety of reasons. It helps to ease what might become and uneasy situation and can make or break business relationships that are worth millions of dollars. In essence, etiquette helps people to understand what is appropriate in any situation. It is also important to know the difference between business protocol and business etiquette. Business

The French are all about preserving their culture and being individualized. They often take great pride in the French products and the French style, and believe in keeping the French culture “pure” so they also limit the amount of foreign goods that are being imported. But during the World Wars the French began to allow foreigners to immigrate into France to take jobs due to an increase in job shortages. The immigration from the World Wars added to the diversity of the French culture. Ever since the 1850’s there has been a steady flow of immigration into France, and now nine percent of the French population is made up of immigrants (Gofen 62). The break down of the cultures in France is eighty-five percent of the French population is Roman

Our four bordering cultures clearly all have very different business orientations. Though German business culture might anticipate explicit instructions from their management concerning what their roles and functions involve, the French business culture might prefer an implicit understanding of their roles´ function and the responsibility attached to it. The Italian culture would appreciate a manager with whom they can have a reciprocal relationship in an environment where responsibility, obligation and loyalty are needed within working relationships. Last, British business culture would value indirect and diplomatic communication, along with the qualities of modesty, reservedness and fair play.