Global Business Etiquette: A Guide to International Communication and Customs

by Lillian H. Chaney and Jeanette S. Martin

Book Overview

The breakneck speed at which business is going global requires a new breed of executives, managers, and front-line employees who are adept at the art of cross-cultural communication and can avoid simple misunderstandings that jeopardize multimillion dollar deals. Whether you are preparing for a long-term overseas assignment or a short trip abroad to meet with clients, customers, suppliers, or distributors, Global Business Etiquette will be...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275988155
• ISBN13: 9780275988159
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Covers all the common pitfalls and customs

If you're involved in international business, you already know etiquette varies from country to country: the speed of expanding international sales is requiring a new type of executive and manager be able to understand cross-cultural communication to avoid misunderstandings. GLOBAL BUSINESS ETIQUETTE: A GUIDE TO INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMS is the place to start. It uses years of research and training in the field to cover both verbal and nonverbal gestures, dress, customs and more, adding examples and tips in their guide to interpreting around the world From dress to conversational customs, GLOBAL BUSINESS ETIQUETTE covers all the common pitfalls and customs. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch

International Business Must Read!!!

The book is full of tips for international travelers, whether they are business people, vacationers, students, or military/government workers. There are so many ways to convey right or wrong messages to people in other countries, and this book covers the most important ones. It helps the traveler avoid socially embarrassing mistakes while being an easy read. For international travelers, this book is a must read.