Cross Cultural Understanding

A.    business culture in Japan

Usually, the Japanese began talks with the things that are not associated with the main topic will talk about. Sometimes, purposefully, they did not provide an answer in frankly to offer them dealing with him. However, they did not intend to confuse foreign businessmen. The attitude is indicated to the Japanese to reject a proposition with the word “not“. The Japanese has a subtle way to refuse an offer of in the business. Maybe they tried not to hurt hearts of those who do business with them. On the contrary, if someone hurt the heart of japan, a chance to do business him again shall be shut.

B.     business culture in cHina

The spirit of collectivism goes on in every business activity in china, so that, the relationship between their interpersonal in business activities will be paid attention. Besides the value of collectivism, found in the values of other business culture of China is the importance of maintaining honor to the hierarchy, honor to tradition, and principles egalitarianism. Business in China was the truth, respect, compliance, and faith. The formation of a network of business been created with build friendship network as wide as possible. Lunch and the provision of a gift that become a symbol of friendship often has been done in business activity. The business or negotiations which sometimes is done in the lunch is also used as a dating to match the issue and get mutual trust.

C.     business culture in Australia

1.   Honesty & Loyalty

Australian tends to have an opinion about everything that they will share openly. A business relation they can be classified as friendly and informal. They don't want to do business with the company pretentious formal.

2.      Business Greetings

Because the position of australia and friendly heartily, business greetings often move to the first names quickly. A a handshake say hello, smile, with the eye contact was unique way to meet and greet a Australia is in business. Stay with 's a cliche of culture, such as 'couples Haloo '.

D.    Business culture in America

1.   Direct Communication

Shape, straight ahead of direct communication highly regarded in the business of america . The proud of say what they mean, and meaning that they want to say. No means no in the meeting . Having the belief system, the american business expects the same thing from foreign partner them.

2.   Time is Money

How often do we hear it 's a cliche from 'time is money'? This concept has been established into the culture of american business. Time is of the commodity. Businesses of america to try to improve the efficiency of their operations in with frees up time to complete the task. The businesses of america wants to timely project to be completed on time or more rapidly than the schedule. Unlike other business culture that place a value less time, Americans want to start and finish their meeting on time.

E.     Business culture in RUSSia

1.    Entrepreneurs in Russia usually have his dark and also be adjusted with shoes good. A cupboard body-wrap entrepreneurs show a picture of someone as a professional.

2.    Clothing of the international business and look he often did not remove a jacket them in negotiations.

3.     Clothing of the international business and look not stand with hands in your pocket. This is considered rude.

4.   Clothing and appearance of the international business woman clothed in slightly more conservative, avoid clothes too conspicuous or too conspicuous.

5.    Clothing and appearance of the international business women should always cover their heads when it entered into a Russian orthodox churches. Clothing and appearance of the international business than skirt to wear pants.

6.    Clothing and appearance of the international business while attending dinner at houses, casual long dress and pants shirts without tie good fit .

   

F.      Business culture in indonesia

Indonesia's Muslim majority culture, so the conservative dress is key in many situations. Err on the side of the formal until you know to dress otherwise. However, you might be surprised how formal clothes can sometimes be in the workplace and in social situations.

For women, standard business suits including a gown or blouse and skirt combination with the arms and conservative hems in length. The business of clothing and hosed provided for office is a less formal, while pants and pantsuits should be avoided. Of bright color and live in traditional pattern generally considered appropriate to work .