BusinessCounication商务社交礼仪英文版课件.ppt

Etiquette in Different Countries Brazil Argentina Indonesia Japan Midday the normal time for the main meal. A light meal is common at night, unless entertaining formally. In Brazil, restaurant entertainment prevails versus at home. If entertained in the home, it is polite to send flowers to the hostess the next day, with a thank-you note. Purple flowers are extensively used at funerals, so be cautious when giving someone purple flowers. Violets are OK to give. Tipping is typically 10% in Brazil. Brazil Argentina Business dinners are popular and are usually held in restaurants. Tender beef and red wine are virtual national symbols. American beef and red wine compare poorly to theirs. Long meals and conversation is the norm. Crossing the knife and fork signal I am finished. When dining, keep your hands on the table, not in your lap. Indonesia 印度尼西亚 Leaving food on your plate signifies you are impolite, so eat all the food you are served. Only use your right hand for eating, when touching someone, or handling money/papers. Talking is impolite while eating dinner. Conversation is reserved for before or after the meal. Japan The word for toasting is kampai, pronounced kahm-pie. When toasting, the glass is never left unfilled. Drinking is an important part of Japanese culture. It is a way to relieve business stress. Never pour a drink yourself; always allow someone else to do it for you. Most business entertaining is done in restaurants or bars after business hours. Often in karaoke or hostess bars. Businesswomen should not attend hostess bars.“ Let the host order the meal and pay. Business may be discussed at dinner during these events. Japanese rarely entertain in the home. If you are invited to the home of your Japanese host, consider it a great honor and display a tremendous amount of appreciation. It is perfectly acceptable to slurp your noodles. Doing so will exhibit your enjoyment of your food. To do otherwise, indicates that your meal was