Getting ready for a business trip abroad? Brush up on the customs and proper etiquette of your host country BEFORE you board the plane.
In Nigeria, for example, it’s extremely rude to rush a greeting. Before you even begin to discuss business, take some time to inquire about the other person’s well-being. The Japanese prefer to do business on the basis of personal relationships, while the South Africans are more transactional and don’t require developing a long-standing personal relationship before conducting business.
The infographic below from http://www.atdcomm.com.au/ [1] covers the dos and don’ts for business travelers in countries from Argentina to India to South Africa.
AT&D [1]