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Dear all,

I remember our fellow member Sonya asked this same question long time
ago.
I'd like to explore this issue deeper with the following questions:

Q1What is culture?Choose the 4 factors which you think are the most
important IN CREATING A CULTURE.
     PLEASE GIVE YOUR REASONS.
#1 climate                                                #7 social
customs and traditions
#2 language                                              #8 ideas and
beliefs
#3 historical events                                    #9 religion
#4 institutions                                            #10
ceremonies and festivals
#5 arts                                                      #11
geography
#6 cuisine                                                 #12
architecture

Q2How important are the following things when doing business in your
country?
    Are they:a)IMPORTANT
                 b)NOT IMPORTANT
                 c)BEST AVOIDED?

#1 exchanging business cards                        #7 being formal or
informal
#2 shaking hands                                          #8
punctuality
#3 kissing                                                     #9
humour
#4 socialising with contacts                            #10 giving
presents
#5 small talk before meetings                         #11 being direct
(saying exactly what you think)
#6accepting interruptions                               #12 using
first names


To save you time on replying to this thread,you may just choose one
question to answer.;)

Take it easy,everyone!;)
It's for us all to get to know one another by expressing ourselves in
simple English like Pln just said!

Thank you in advance and good night!
Claire