International Business Etiquette Quiz

You are attending a meeting in Russia. Your host offers you vodka, but, you have a headache and don't feel like drinking. You should:

politely decline. Your host will understand.
take the offered drink, but don't drink any of it.
take the offered drink and sip it occasionally.
take the offered drink and pour it into a nearby bush when the host isn't looking.

While conducting business Down Under it is best to:

have a drink with them and be one of their "mates"; throw about their slang, like "G'day!" like you're one of the locals!
take a high pressure approach. Australians love when someone knows what they are talking about and wants them to make a decision right then and there.
be punctual and direct; no beating around the bunch with this group!
bring two six packs of Fosters to the meeting: one to drink during the meeting; and one for after!

While conducting business in India, you should greet your business partner with:

"namaste", while bringing your palms together, facing each other.
a firm handshake.
a light handshake.
a gift of a t-bone steaks.

While attending a meeting in China, you are given a business card. You should:

leave it on the table when the meeting is over. You've already copied the details into your Blackberry.
put it in your pocket without even looking at it.
place it some place safe only after admiring its details.
give it back to the person who gave it to you after admiring the card's details; China is very green and that card can be reused!

You have just walked into a business meeting in South Korea. You approach the business person with the higher status and:

extend your hand for a handshake.
bow and say "pleased to meet you" in Korean.
nod a greeting and stay silent.
wait for them to speak first.

Being able to speak German is not necessary when conducting business meetings in Germany, but, it can be fun! When asking, "How are you?" during a German business meeting, you should say:

"Guten Morgen"
"Wie Gehts's"
"Wie Geht es Ihnen"
"Guten Abend"

You are a woman attending a business meeting in Singapore. You notice that one of the men from the Singapore team is wearing a tie in a pattern you absolutely love. You:

simply compliment the person on their style.
don't say anything.
discreetly snap a picture of it with your cell phone camera so you can shop later to find the same one for your husband.
gush over how great the tie is for the rest of the meeting.

Conducting business in America is fast paced. As a result:

saying things like "please" and "thank you" are thrown out the window.
punctuality is very important.
business meetings are no-nonsense with straight faces and no smiling.
product demonstrations aren't needed. They would have already done their research.

Which of the following statements is false concerning conducting business in France?

The French love to argue; be prepared for arguments and interruptions during your meeting.
You can refuse oysters and curry while dining for business with the French. You must eat everything else.
You should speak loudly to show you know what you are talking about.
You should not loosen your tie or take of your coat in the office. Appearance is everything to the French.

While attending a business meeting in Korea, you offer your counterpart a gift. They refuse. You should:

put the gift away. You really wanted it for yourself, anyway.
make another attempt.
put the gift away, but, leave it in their office or the meeting room when you leave.
give it to someone else in the Korea office.