Intercultural Business Etiquette

Georgia
Communication style
• Most people tend to use indirect speaking.
• Georgians tend to be quite lively talkers. Public displays of
emotion are common.
• Personal questions are very common. Georgians are not shy in
asking how much money you make, whether you want to marry
a Georgian, etc.
• When speaking, people are often an arm's length apart.
• There isn't much touching between business associates.
• Direct eye contact is seen as a sign of respect and
trustworthiness.
Gestures
• Pinching the front of the throat and pulling it toward someone is
a way of soliciting, begging, or saying “please.”
• Beckon someone with your palm downwards and make a
scratching motion with the fingers. Do not beckon someone with
the palm up.
• Do not make a circle with the thumb and forefinger (“OK” sign).