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Content Negotiation with Singapore(王梓安) Business in Italy(朱江婷) Business correspondence(江婷婷) Performance(王伟英) Content Business in Italy Dress Men should wear fashionable, high quality suits. Shirts may be colored or pin-striped, and they should be paired with an Italian designer tie. Women dress in quiet, expensive，elegance. Quality accessories such as shoes and leather goods will make a good impression with the Italians. Business in Italy Behavior “Time is money” is not a common phrase in Italy. Foreign businessmen/women should be punctual for business appointments, although the Italian executive may not be. Do not expect quick decisions or actions to take place, as the Italian bureaucracy and legal systems are rather slow /view/b8de2b81bceb19e8b8f6ba0a.html 2013.6.23 Business in Italy Behavior . Handshakes are common for both sexes, and may include grasping the arm with the other hand. Italian companies often have a rigid hierarchy, with little visible association between the ranks. Do not exchange business cards at social occasions; but it is the norm at business functions and meetings. /view/b8de2b81bceb19e8b8f6ba0a.html 2013.6.23 Business in Italy Behavior Italian cards are often plain white with black print. When entering a business function, the most senior or eldest person present should always be given special treatment. /view/b8de2b81bceb19e8b8f6ba0a.html 2013.6.23 Business in Italy Communication Italian is the official language, although there are many diverse dialects. Avoid talking about religion, politics, and World War II. At social gatherings, it is considered insulting to ask someone about their profession. Good conversational topics include Italian culture, art, food, wine, family, and films. /learningenglish/westculture/learningenglish_4434.html 2013.6.23 Business in Italy Meeting More meetings take place than anywhere else in the world. Rules are laid