Dalmacio, Princess Arabela S.

08/02/22

China  It's typical Chinese business culture to nod or

bow in greeting (starting with senior-level
business people); however, handshakes are
becoming more common.
 Use proper titles (Chairman, Vice President,
etc.)
Mexico  Introductions are more physical than verbal. It’s
not enough to say “hello” to someone.
Handshaking is common between men — until
they know each other. Then they can do the
traditional embrace or hug. A woman and
man may exchange light kisses, though the
woman should initiate the move. Instead of
shaking hands, women may pat each other on
the forearm or shoulder. Women who already
know each other may trade kisses on the
cheek. You should also avoid addressing
people by their first name, unless you’re already
on a first-name basis.
 When you’re meeting with a woman, it’s
appropriate to give a slight bow and shake
hands if she initiates the contact.
Philippines  A formal greeting in the Philippines includes a
firm handshake, a smile and light eye contact.
 Saying of “po” and “opo” is a sign of respect.
 As in the West, Filipinos will generally consider it
impolite to use your mobile phone during a
meeting
India  Etiquette requires a handshake, although some
Indians may use the namaste, a common
greeting involving pressing your palms together
with fingers pointing upwards, and
accompanied by a slight bow. When entering
a business meeting, always greet the most
senior person first.
 Do show respect to authority figures and use
appropriate titles (Mr or Miss and Sir or Madam
if unsure) to address Indian counterparts.
Indonesia  Greetings in local Indonesian includes selamat
pagi (good morning), selamat siang (good
afternoon), or selamat malam (good evening),
 and apa kabar? (how are you?). Saying terima
kasih (thank you) after receiving services or
favours demonstrate good manner.
 Avoid using the left hand, which is considered
unclean, to pass or receive anything, including
business cards and gifts. Avoid touching or
reaching over a person’s head, especially that
of an older person
Thailand  Greetings are accompanied by the gesture
known as a 'wai', which is the placing of two
palms together, with fingertips touching the
nose. A wai indicates the level of respect for
another person and is an acknowledgement of
seniority. A person should bow their head with
their palms pressed together to indicate
respect.
 Formal business meetings in Thailand are
preceded by a written invitation that is often
followed up by a phone call.
England  Greetings in UK business tend to remain rather
formal at first. If you are meeting someone for
the first time, avoid using their first name until
they give you permission. Start by referring to
men as “Sir” or “Mr”, and women as “Ma'am”,
“Miss”, “Mrs” or “Ms”.
 A firm handshake (but not too firm!) is the usual
greeting for both men and women in
professional situations.
Turkey  The most common greeting is 'Merhaba'.
 Putting hand on heart or towards chest region
is a frequently used gesture in Turkey.
Japan  Bowing is an important part of everyday life in
Japan, including in the business context.
Japanese bow to those senior to them both as
a greeting and a show of respect.
 At shops and restaurants, customers are
typically welcomed by the staff with the
greeting "irasshaimase".
South Korea  The most formal way of saying hello is
annyeong hasimnikka (안녕하십니까), which is
often used when someone addresses their boss
or business partner.
  Koreans bow to those senior to them both as a
greeting and a show of respect
Italy  A daily greeting such as “buongiorno” or
“buonasera” (i.e. good morning, good
evening) is generally expected upon arrival
and when entering an office, shop, restaurant,
etc. Before leaving you can say “arrivederci”
(“see you”) or “a presto” (“see you soon”).
 When being introduced during a business or
social meeting, shake hands with everyone
present -- men, women and children.