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DOING BUSINESS WITH…. SINGAPORE. By: Suman. Objectives. Business Greetings Languages of Business Making Contact with Business People Verbal Communication Non-Verbal Communication Entertainment. Uniquely Singapore . Singapore is multilingual and multi-ethnic country.
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DOING BUSINESS WITH… SINGAPORE By: Suman
Objectives • Business Greetings • Languages of Business • Making Contact with Business People • Verbal Communication • Non-Verbal Communication • Entertainment
Uniquely Singapore • Singapore is multilingual and multi-ethnic country. • Population: 4.8 million in June 2006 • Chinese, Malays, and Indians • Political Overview: Republic • Parliamentary System of Government • Australia and Singapore are close in business relations
Time Zone Source: Thorsen, Steffen. The World Clock Converter-Time Zone
Business Greetings • When introducing two people, state the name of the more important or more senior person first. • For example: “Chairman Lee, meet Mr. Jones.”
Languages of Business • Official languages: • Malay • Chinese/Mandarin • Tamil • Most spoken: • English • Mandarin
Making Contact • Senior business people tend to do business in a traditional, relationship- focused mode • Younger business people are more deal-focused. • Direct contact with younger business people. • Indirect approach with traditional business people.
Verbal Communication • Most Singaporeans speak softly. • Loud talk is a sign of poor manners. • The word “yes” might not mean your counterpart agrees with you. • Avoid asking negative questions.
Nonverbal Behavior • Expect a gentle handshake • Men usually wait for a woman to offer her hand first • Singaporeans sometimes smile to cover anxiety or embarrassment • When seated, be careful not to cross your legs
Summary • Forming a relationship with each group member is essential in conducting business in Singapore. • The Personal relationships you build is often considered more important than the company you represent
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