Bussines Culture U.S.A

Greetings

Greetings are casual.”Hello” “How are you?”

Americans maintain eye contact. The hand shake is the common greeting. Americans use first names, and be sure to

introduce everyone to each other. Smile.

Business Meetings

It is a custom to be punctual. Meetings often include formal

presentations. Americans always follow the agenda. They don´t lose the time. Meetings are generally informal and

relaxed in manner, but serious in content

Business Attire

Proper dress depends on the region of the country, a person's company, his or her position within it and the industry.

Men: Wear a Suit, Shirts, Ties, Socks, and Shoes.

Women: Wear a Suit, Blouses, Scarves, shoes, stocking, Jewelry and Perfume

Business Attire

Personal Habits/Behaviors/Customs

Americans prefer directness in communication.

Americans are often uncomfortable with silence.

It is rude to interrupt someone who is talking.

Americans do not enter into any contract without hiring a lawyer.

Americans need to hear numbers

Manners at a dinner or a party

Sit erect at the table. Take small bites and eat slowly and

quietly. Do not sniff food to determine if you

like it. Americans tend to eat more quickly

than people from other countries. When a bread and butter plate is on

the table, use it appropriately

Manners

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