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Cross Cultural Communication

Cross Cultural Communication . FRANCE. B6G2: David Maiers, Lucas Nistor, Ashley Payne, Mindy Tangney, Ian White. Agenda. I. Time and Formality II. Business Meetings III. Consumption IV. Fashion and Appearance V. Non-Verbal Communication. Punctuality.

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Cross Cultural Communication

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  1. Cross Cultural Communication FRANCE B6G2: David Maiers, Lucas Nistor, Ashley Payne, Mindy Tangney, Ian White

  2. Agenda I. Time and Formality II. Business Meetings III. Consumption IV. Fashion and Appearance V. Non-Verbal Communication

  3. Punctuality • Punctuality is taken very casually in France, where running late is almost expected • Survey of CEOs from nine countries found that only French executives were late to more meetings than U.S. executives, 65% vs. 60% • UK trains habitually run late with commuters often experiencing delays • One of the worst performers was a French company, Connex

  4. Common Etiquette

  5. Business Meetings • Meetings follow an established format with a detailed agenda • The purpose of meetings is to discuss and debate issues • Get down to business quickly, but make decisions slowly after much deliberation

  6. Business Etiquette • Entering a room and seating is done by rank • Business dress is very formal and conservative • Business relationships are proper and professional

  7. Consumption

  8. Cuisine

  9. Meal Structure 1. Starter course (entrée) 2. Main course (plat principal) 3. Salad course 4. Dessert/ cheese course

  10. Drink

  11. Smoking

  12. French Fashion

  13. French Business Dress • Conservative • Understated and stylish • High quality • Dark colors

  14. Shaking Hands • Very common in France: • At business meetings • When you are introduced to someone • When you meet a person for the first time • The handshaking is rather brief • Avoid strong or long handshakes

  15. Eye Contact • Establish brief eye contact with your business partners • With close friends eye contact can be longer • You should make eye contact when clinking glasses during a toast • Not making any eye contact is a sign of disrespect

  16. The Famous Double Kiss • Common standard among family members and close friends • Double kiss can even be common practice among men who are close friends • You make 2 light kisses on each cheek • If French people approach you with a double kiss – don‘t be shy

  17. Questions?

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