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Cultural aspects of business

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Kim-in-Boston-MA-US Just Starting Joined: 17 Aug 2007 Posts: 1	Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 5:57 am    Post subject: Cultural aspects of business I am an international business student in the US. I currently have a project due and have chosen to study the cultural aspects of business in Russia. I have many questions - like what is considered standard business attire, any particular formalities in a business meeting, appropriate proximity of personal space, gift giving, eye contact, hierarchy etc. Anything taboo in Russia that may be considered normal in other European countries. How are Americans perceived? I would love to hear your thoughts.
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surfguy Lounge Wizard Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 6979	Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 7:50 am    Post subject: business in russia is a relatively new thing...
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overseas_expat VIP Joined: 11 Jan 2005 Posts: 741 Location: Moscow	Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:52 am    Post subject: Have a look at theis website, it's very comprehensive and should keep you busy for quite some time: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/rutoc.html Depth research from the Library of Congress. There is almost no "transparancy" in Russian business, few public disclosure rules, and a mere fledgling stock market that would prompt openness in business transactions. Your are asking some questions that are not easily answered. Last edited by overseas_expat on Fri Aug 17, 2007 9:05 am; edited 1 time in total
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overseas_expat VIP Joined: 11 Jan 2005 Posts: 741 Location: Moscow	Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:53 am    Post subject: Watch these websites for current Russian news, a great deal of it business and politics. Social reporting on Russian culture is very hard to come by. http://www.themoscowtimes.com/indexes/01.html http://news.yahoo.com/fc/World/Russia;_ylt=AvIk_UgbuNb121bygbrR6HRn.3QA
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mediashark Moderator Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 1599	Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 9:09 am    Post subject: There is a book, "Russian negotiating behavior". I had it but someone borrowed it and never returned... It deals with Russian business culture--especially those of the Soviet era. (Which many still are stuck.) Search for it on amazon.com.
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gomer WayToRussified Joined: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 445	Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 6:55 pm    Post subject: Some potential business associates want to know your astrological sign.
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Daria Lounge Wizard Joined: 16 May 2005 Posts: 1146 Location: Canada	Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:20 pm    Post subject: gomer wrote: Some potential business associates want to know your astrological sign. Please, never whistle on their territory. And never say you don't drink.
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yorbcbud Lounge Wizard Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 4903 Location: Сорренто, Британская Колумбия, Канада	Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:56 pm    Post subject: Daria wrote: gomer wrote: Some potential business associates want to know your astrological sign. Please, never whistle on their territory. And never say you don't drink. I know you're not supposed to whistle in a Russian's home. Does that also apply to their place of business?
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MrSpice Lounge Wizard Joined: 14 Jul 2003 Posts: 3431	Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 1:39 am    Post subject: yorbcbud wrote: I know you're not supposed to whistle in a Russian's home. Does that also apply to their place of business? Yes. If you whistle too much, your business partners may think you're weird.
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Racer Just Starting Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 7	Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 5:44 pm    Post subject: Actually, I had been told that the superstition was against whistling indoors in general, that it was bad luck or whatever. So, yes, I would think whistling would not be the thing to do. Of course, this one always made me wonder if it was a faux pas to whistle in a car (is it indoors or out?). I suspect if they heard my singing voice, I'd get some sort of special dispensation anyway! The only other quirky little thing I can think of which might apply to a business meeting would be the superstition against greeting or, especially, saying your farewells (shaking hands, etc.) through the doorway. I think that's also considered a no-no.
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