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Business Report. Ayesha Alawi - Ayesha Ibrahim – Shaima Abdi . Japan. GMT+9. UAE. GMT+4. Australia. GMT+9:30. Our Project. M ain Points. Basic Concepts Language Working hours & holidays Nonverbal Communication Business ethics & meetings. United Arab Emirates.
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Business Report Ayesha Alawi - Ayesha Ibrahim – Shaima Abdi
Japan GMT+9 UAE GMT+4 Australia GMT+9:30 Our Project
Main Points • Basic Concepts • Language • Working hours & holidays • Nonverbal Communication • Business ethics & meetings
Basic Concepts • Greeting: Shake hands • Women greeting: • Dress code “sign of respect” “be judged by the way you dress”. • Language:official Arabic. • English is widely spoken.
BusinessEthics • Respect their religion • Hospitality • Begin with Arabic coffee or tea. • Sincerity and trust • Business is not only business. • Status is important
Business Meeting • Time – is very relaxed and flexible • Start with small-talk
Non-verbal Communication • Avoid staring eye contact • Always use your right hand
Table: High & Low context Countries Source: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/fig/0040450812001.png
Building relationship • Trust. • Very humble in nature • They are man of their words
Working hours Holidays
Non verbal communication • Leaving hands in pockets • Standing with legs crossed • Leaning against walls • Stretching legs out while sitting • Leaning back into a chair or sofa
Business Meetings: Be on time Business Card Do not openly display money Take notes
After the Meetings: • Restaurants or Bars • Drink alcohol. • Eat some of everything. • Gift
Australia Business meetings Greeting Language Dress Code Food Non-verbals
Basic Concepts • Greeting. - Shake hands. • Dress code. - Men wear a dark suit and tie. - Women wear a smart dress or a business suit. • Food. - Business occurs over meals or in coffee shops.
Language • English. • People speak too fast. • The Australian accent. • Abbreviations. • Very direct. • Element of humor.
Working hours Holidays
Non-verbal Communication • Eye contact. • Giving with the left hand. • Men do not show emotions often. • To wink at a woman is inappropriate. • “Thumbs up” is a rude gesture.
Business Meeting • Punctuality. • Use first names. • Small talk before the meeting starts. • Tend to plan in less detail. • Like to be viewed as good team players.
Management Style Women in Business • BusinessCards