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Finland Social & Business Etiquette. Ahmed Sultan Al Tenaiji 201033255 BUS 207 901 Ms. Albers. Overview. Individualist Viewpoint / Low Context society Monochronic Culture Important Strange customs. Individualist Viewpoint. Finland has an individualist point of view.
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FinlandSocial & BusinessEtiquette Ahmed Sultan Al Tenaiji201033255BUS 207 901 Ms. Albers
Overview • Individualist Viewpoint / Low Context society • Monochronic Culture • Important Strange customs
Individualist Viewpoint • Finland has an individualist point of view. • Finland is an egalitarian society. • gender-neutral words. • Finns are direct communicators. • Finns are uncomfortable with small talk and prefer silence.
Monochronic Culture • Finns respect time. • Punctuality. • Meeting begins and ends on time. • If you are late, call. • Send an agenda.
Important Strange Customs • Sauna: Do Not Refuse to go to a sauna! • Finland / Sweden rivalry. • Shake hands with women first. • Treat business cards respectfully.
Summery • Egalitarian society. • Punctuality. • Saunas.