International Business Etiquette Quiz

In Great Britain tapping the side of your nose means that something is what?

• Illegal
• Inappropriate
• Very boring
• Confidential

In Belarus when someone pokes their thumb between their forefinger and middle finger it means what?

• You will get nothing
• You have been beaten in negotiations
• Go away
• You have insulted them

When doing business in Saudi Arabia you should do what...

• Try to schedule meetings in the morning
• Try to schedule meetings in the afternoon
• Remove your shoes before meetings
• Expect to be frequently interrupted during meetings

If you are invited to your manager's house for dinner in Turkey which of these should you take with you as a gift?

• Flowers
• Pastries
• Wine
• Chocolates

On what day of the week can you not do business in Muslim countries?

• Mondays
• Fridays
• Saturdays
• Sundays

If you are talking to a Polish colleague and they flick a finger against their neck what does it mean?

• You have really insulted him/her
• You're in big trouble
• They are inviting you to join them for a drink
• They think you are joking

If you want to give a gift to someone in Latin America which colour wrapping paper should you avoid?

• Red
• Blue
• Purple
• Yellow

In China which of these gifts must be avoided?

• Ink pens
• Vases
• Clocks
• Flowers

You are in a business meeting in Japan and the Senior Executive closes his/her eyes and appears to be sleeping - what is going on?

• They have fallen asleep - executives get tired
• It's a signal to everyone in the room that he/she trusts their colleagues to handle the meeting without them
• He/she has had enough and wants you to leave immediately
• You have caused such great offence that they cannot bear to look at you

In Germany what must you never do in a business meeting?

• Ask for a glass of water
• Remove your jacket
• Refuse a drink
• Take notes