6. Understanding cultural differences
Eating Habits
Asia – chop sticks
Europe – knife and fork
Clean right hand in some countries
Common plate
Dress Code
Depends on culture, customs, traditions and climate
Adapt to local customs
7. Body Language
Gestures/body language have different meanings
Smile will never be misunderstood
Polite handshake is accepted in most cultures
Some other aspects
A bit of advice ...
Respect local traffic laws
Language is culture specific, avoid use of idiomatic
expressions
Elders are highly respected in many cultures
Respect religious beliefs
8. Building cultural awareness
Understand your own culture
Understand and accept logic of other cultural
frameworks
Cultural defferences are unique and creative
opportunity to improve and develope yourself.
9. The Golden Rule
Treat others as we would like to be treated
The Platinum Rule
Treat others as they would like to be treated
