the presentation was made to understand to understand the culture of Ireland in case any organization wants to into Irish market

1. Business Communication
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2. Introduction
Since 1922, Ireland has been partitioned between
two political entities:
The Republic of Ireland, formed as the Irish Free
State on 6 December 1922, a sovereign state that
covers five-sixths of the island. Its capital is
Dublin.
Northern Ireland, established on 3 May 1921, a
part of the UK that covers the remaining portion
of the island. Its capital is Belfast.
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4. Country Climate
Ireland, as a whole,
experiences a lack of
temperature extremes
compared to other areas of
similar latitudes. Summers
are generally warm and
winters are mild. There is a
regional variation, with
inland areas being cooler
in winter and warmer in
summer than their coastal
counterparts.
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5. Highest mean annual temperature 11.0 °C (51.8 °F) Valentia
Observatory
Lowest mean annual temperature 8.9 °C (48.0 °F) Knock Airport
Highest temperature 26.0 °C (78.8 °F) Athy and Cavan
Lowest temperature −9.8 °C (14.4 °F) Katesbridge
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6. Population
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7. Religion composition
Roman Catholic 86.8%
No Religion 4.4%
Church Of Ireland 3.0%
Islam 0.8%,
Presbyterian 0.6%
Orthodox 0.5%
Methodist 0.3%,
Other 2.1% (2006).
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8. Major language spoken
English is the most commonly used language,
with 94% of the population calling it their mother
tounge.
Irish, the first official language of the state, is
spoken by 10%; with 9% calling it their mother
tongue.
Irish is the main language of the Gaeltacht
regions, where 91,862 people live. Shelta and
Ulster Scots are also spoken by small
communities.
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9. GDP per Capita
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10. Major Imports
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11. Imports…
Ireland’s major imports are: data processing
equipment, other machinery and equipment,
chemicals, petroleum and petroleum products,
textiles and clothing.
Ireland’s main import partners are: European
Union members (UK, Germany, Netherlands),
United States and China
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12. Major Exports
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13. Exports…
Agriculture (agro-food and drink, cattle, beef, and
dairy product) accounts for 46% of GDP, about
80% of exports. Ireland is also a major exporter of
zinc, lead and alumina.
Ireland is also a major exporter of zinc, lead and
alumina. Main export partners are European
Union (United Kingdom and Belgium) and United
States.
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15. Greeting
Acceptable public conduct
The handshake is the preferred greeting.
Men should refrain from being too physically
demonstrative with women.
It is the custom to shake hands at the beginning
and end of a meeting.
It is acceptable for visitors to introduce
themselves in social situations.
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16. 'How are you?' is a popular casual greeting.
When speaking to an Irish person, keep an arm's
length distance from the person. Maintaining
personal space is important in this culture.
Don't break eye contact with an Irish person
when he or she is talking to you.
Touching, patting or hugging other men in public
are considered socially unacceptable.
It is common for men to open doors for women,
as well as employees for bosses and youth for
elders.
Men should refrain from winking at women or
making any personal comments.
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17. Business Etiquette and Protocol in Ireland
Business hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday with an hour for lunch.
It's quite usual still for companies to close
completely for lunch between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m.
during which time the phone will not be
answered.
For the business traveler, the best time to visit is
from September through May, since the tourist
season is very hectic during June, July and August.
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18. Avoid scheduling visits around Christmas and
Easter, since many executives will be on vacation
during these periods.
Understand that the Irish have more of a casual
attitude toward time.
In some cases, if you are a few minutes late to a
meeting, it will be overlooked.
In other instances, however, your late arrival may
cause you to be perceived as a careless, unreliable
businessperson--particularly if you are foreign.
On the other hand, if you find yourself waiting for
your Irish counterparts to arrive, remain patient
and accommodating.
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19. Welcome topics of conversation
The Irish are enthusiastic conversationalists and
debaters.
A wide range of topics may be open to discussion,
including religion and politics.
The Irish find arguments and opinionated
conversation entertaining.
Sport is a common topic of conversation in
Ireland and the Irish tend to be receptive to
sporting analogies.
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20. Addressing and Gesture
In conversation, the Irish tend to move on quickly
to a first-name basis.
Terms such as 'sir' and 'madam' are rarely used.
Among even relatively new acquaintances, first
names are used both in personal greetings and
business correspondence.
Professional titles are not prominent in Irish
business culture, and are usually dismissed as
pretentious
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21. Manners
It is customary for guests to bring a bottle of wine
or chocolates for their hosts.
Bear in mind that your thoughtful choice is
considered more important than the actual cost of
the gift.
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22. Food Habit and table manners
Visiting a Home
If you are invited to an Irish home be on time
(chances are food has been cooked and being late
could spoil it)
Bring a box of good chocolates, a good bottle of
wine for to the host.
Offer to help with clearing the dishes after a meal.
Table manners are relatively relaxed and informal.
The more formal the occasion, the stricter the
protocol. When in doubt, watch what others are
doing.
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23. Table manners are Continental, i.e. the fork is
held in the left hand and the knife in the right
while eating.
If you are invited out for a drink, don't bring up
the subject of business unless your host does so.
Irish food is quite traditional--meat and two veg--
still reigns.
The country has some wonderful seafood--oysters
and salmon are a specialty especially in coastal
areas, where you'll often find festivals to market
the seasons for these
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24. Business
It is appropriate to present a business card at an
introduction
However, there is a lot of superficiality in the early
stages. Don't expect wild promises to come true!
A good way of getting to know people is to meet
for coffee in a good hotel
Business entertainment is commonly conducted
in restaurants.
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25. Business dinners are usually considered more of a social
occasion and a good way to develop relationships.
Family is everything. Many businesses are family owned
and family run.
Promotion is often given to family members first above
other employees, regardless of skills and experience.
So check who's related to whom when you meet them and
be careful of sisters, cousins and third cousins twice
removed who will pop out of the woodwork when you least
expect them!
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26. Cynicism is an important part of the national
character
A great deal of cynicism is directed at people who
seem too wealthy or powerful. In this culture,
there is greater respect for the 'underdog.'
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27. More Tips
Discussions of personal life may often come in
during business negotiations.
For example, if a family member of a business
acquaintance dies, you will be expected to attend
the funeral or at least send in your condolences. If
you do not, you will be remembered negatively for
not doing so.
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28. The Irish find it difficult to say 'no', so if they don't say 'yes'
straight away, they usually mean 'no.'
Irish women are still struggling for increased salary and
positions of authority.
Tipping is customary for taxi travel, hairdressers and
restaurants in Ireland, but not elsewhere. As a rule, 10% of
the entire bill cost should do it.
Irish do not like or trust people who appear to give
excessive praise.
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29. Because of Ireland's agricultural heritage and
reliance on farming as its main GDP, as well as
tourism, great respect is given to farmers.
The farmers are still the major landowners in the
country and given the phenomenal rise in land
prices, are now amongst the richest socio-
economic groups in the country.
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30. Entertaining for business success
The troubles of the day--and the world--are
generally sorted out over a pint.
it is almost acceptable to get drunk in Irish
culture
Office Conversation on Monday mornings will
invariably include the discussion of how much
alcohol was consumed over the weekend and the
state of the ensuing hangover.
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31. The Irish are extremely hospitable and often pick
up the tab automatically when they invite people
out to dinner.
However, don't assume they will!!!
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