Intercultural Business Etiquette
Intercultural Business Etiquette
Intercultural Business Etiquette
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El Salvador<br />
<strong>Business</strong> behavior<br />
• It is best to show up on time for an initial meeting,<br />
although they will start ½-1 hour late.<br />
• There is usually some form of small talk before discussing<br />
business. It is best to allow your host to begin and end the<br />
business discussion.<br />
• Do not talk about: local politics, religion and the civil war.<br />
Negotiations<br />
• Avoid hard selling, pressure tactics and any sort of conflict<br />
or confrontation.<br />
• Decisions are usually made from the top down and take a<br />
while to be reached.<br />
• Expect several meetings before final decisions are made.
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