Asia 1. Japan: (1) Japanese people usually exchange business cards when they meet. (2) Gifts are popular, especially packaged foods, which are beautifully packaged. (3) Japanese prefer 3, 5, 7, 2. Thailand: (1). Thai people have many taboos, such as don't touch their heads, don't point their feet at others, kicking the door with their feet will be spurned by the locals and they can't step into the threshold of the house where God lives. (2) Thais love red and yellow, and brown is forbidden. Advertisements, packages, trademarks and costumes all use bright colors, and it is customary to use colors to indicate different dates. (3) Thais do not shake hands when they meet, but put their hands together. 3. Indonesia: (1) Indonesians don't like being asked names. (2) Make friends, talk about old feelings, and like businessmen and customers to be guests at home. (3) Indonesian business circles give gifts, and some small gifts can be prepared during the visit. (4) Never touch a child's head at home in Indonesia. You can shake hands or nod when you meet Indonesians. You must wear slippers when you enter a mosque or a carpeted home. (5) Indonesian businessmen make decisions very slowly, and business negotiations generally take a long time. 4. Philippines: (1) When dealing with them, don't be expressionless and silent, but treat them warmly. Filipinos have strong family values and like others to talk about their families. (2) Life is westernized, and both men and women like beer. (3) In the local area, when visiting enterprises or government agencies, you should wear a conservative suit and make an appointment in advance. English is used in business and school. 5. India: (1) India is a country where eastern and western etiquette cultures coexist. In most places, it is common for men to shake hands when they meet or leave. Men should not shake hands with Indian women, but should put their hands together and bow gently. (2) Indians like the numbers 3, 7 and 9. I like bright colors. Love to drink black tea. (3) When eating, you should use your right hand to deliver food, not your left hand. Grab the rice with your right hand. In India, you don't have to use your left hand except to go to the toilet. (4) Indonesians do not eat beef, but are allowed to drink milk. 6 West Asia: (1) West Asia is the birthplace of Islam, Christianity and Judaism. When people meet, they usually like to shake hands, hug and kiss each other's faces. When meeting for the first time, the two sides reached out and shook hands, then put their right hands on the top of their left chest and leaned forward slightly. (2) Arabs like black, white and green. (3) Punctuality is very important for both parties and business talks. (4) Give or take things with your right hand. (5) Pork and aquatic Fritillaria are prohibited. (6) Don't invite them to eat or drink tea during fasting. During Ramadan, the work efficiency in Arab countries is low, and business activities can be carried out at night. (7) idolatry is forbidden in Islam, so dolls and other similar portraits are also forbidden to be kept as decorations at home, so these countries cannot give them dolls as gifts. Europe Sweden, Norway and Denmark: The three countries have a strong sense of time and are punctual in business activities or appointments. There is a popular saying about doing business in northern Europe. The Norwegians think first, then the Swedes make them, and then the Danes are responsible for promoting them. Norwegians pay attention to theory, are good at sorting out systems and are creative, while Swedes are good at application and industrialization, while Danes are better in business. Swedes are strict in business. Usually, they don't need the introduction or recommendation of a third party, and they will recommend themselves on their own initiative, but only face-to-face discussions can make great things happen. Norwegians are introverted, but still hospitable, preferring red and brown. They are very talented in language and use the strategy of "high first, then low" in negotiations. Danes pay attention to etiquette and dress, are generally not exclusive, have no racial discrimination and ethnic conflicts, are optimistic by nature and are good at making foreign friends. Danes like to use flowers as gifts and three or four carnations to express their gratitude. Except funerals and weddings, white flowers are considered taboo. Send yellow flowers to the guests. All three countries believe in Christianity. 8. Britain: British people are polite and talkative, but they are cautious about new friends. They have a strong sense of time, and they have agreed in advance to meet or negotiate business. When you speak, don't take royal affairs as a joke. Don't call each other English, but English. The British taboo thirteen and avoid using portraits. Goats and elephants are often used as trademark patterns. 9. France: French people are smart and enthusiastic. They like music and dance and have a high artistic accomplishment. The French have a strong sense of hierarchy and strict division, which affects the communication between people of different classes. It's better to give gifts to the French with China's unique handicrafts. Wine is considered as a common drink, and the French love Chinese food. French people drink raw water and never drink boiled water. France also eats the most snails and cheese in the world. French taboo 13. The French love blue, so they don't use black and green. The rooster is the national bird of France. Businessmen mainly send flowers before mutual visits and banquets. Chrysanthemums cannot be sent, carnations are also regarded as ominous flowers, and walnut flowers are also prohibited as trademark patterns. They are conservative and formal in business activities. French businessmen have a horizontal negotiation style, that is, they like to reach an agreement on the main trading terms first, and then negotiate the specific terms of the contract. 10. Germany: Germany is famous for its cleanliness. Be polite, careful, honest and reliable. Flowers are the best gift for the hostess. They must be odd, five or seven, but they are not red roses. Don't send wine if you send wine. When giving gifts, we pay attention to both the value and the packaging of the gifts. Taboo 13, especially Friday and 13. For example, number 3 and number 7. It is not appropriate to date Germans before 0: 00 a.m./kloc-0 and after 4: 00 p.m. Germans love sports. Germans attach great importance to decency and form. Half of business wear a three-piece suit. They are fully prepared for negotiations, generally do not make major concessions, lack flexibility, do not play tricks in business, pay attention to credibility, pay attention to practical results, be simple, do not like small talk, and are very picky about goods. There may be a deal after the trial sale.