Chapter9

Thomas McManamon

GEC 100

Instructor Joyce Corbin

Week9.Day1.Assignment1

Assignment 9.2: Traveling for Business

Directions: For this assignment, you will assume the role of international business coordinator for your company. Your supervisor, who is a woman, will be traveling to India (or choose another country) soon for a week-long visit. Research the culture and write her an e-mail explaining what a female U.S. executive would need to know about concepts of language context, ethical behavior, personal space, and social behavior to conduct business successfully in that country. She will be meeting with people in their offices and will be socializing afterwards. Visit this site Country Reports at http://www.countryreports.org/ to begin your research.

The country is Spain

* Spain Facts... When a child loses a tooth they put their tooth under their pillow. While they are asleep, the little mouse called Ratoncito Perez will... Learn More

* Eating and Recipes... At a formal dinner, the host or hostess indicates seating arrangements for guests. For example, ladies, older people, and guests of honor are seated first.... Learn More

* Family...

The average Spanish family today has 0.7 children., the Spanish birth rate is one of the lowest in the European Union. At the same time,...Learn More

* Fashion... The Spanish are concerned with their public appearance, even when just running errands. A person's social standing is often shown by the style and... Learn More

To: Woman Supervisor

Subject: Spain business culture

From: Tom McManamon

Doing business in Spain

Doing business in Spain is similar to doing business in the rest of Western Europe. A few tips, though, may help you in developing your business relationships in Spain.

Greetings

While many Spaniards will meet each other with a kiss on both cheeks, this is not common in business relationships unless you know the other party well. It is wisest to offer a handshake, and if a kiss is...