Business meeting starts with a hello and wishes as we know forms and rituals are different. Is influenced by factors such as the position of partner, age, gender, cultural and religious differences, the level of training and information to members. To create a successful relationship is important to respect the different elements of communication and try to explore business partner in any of the national greeting.

So how to shake hands properly? This is an important moment, when it comes to business. First Hand offers senior-junior, woman-man, teacher-student and a person in high office – and less of a person standing.

A man shaking hands while standing, a woman may shake hands and sit down. This advantage can be used by adults and the elderly. If men are well known, does not support greeting. After shaking hands, man is allowed to sit after the woman. The same thing applies to individuals younger or lower ranking with respect to the person of that age or older. There may be situations, for example, place it on a table or hinder the grief of those around them, in this case can shake hands while seated.

Typically, in saluting partner gives his right hand, but in some countries like Malaysia, gives both hands. Africa, Asia and the Middle East left hand is considered dirty, do not use that hand to greet.

Join a group, usually given to all members of the group, first with a person in high office. Eastern culture while respecting the first seniors, regardless of rank or belonging.

In general, we shake hands when you meet someone or know and say goodbye. But in some countries there are differences, for example, Arab countries were handshake whenever people meet, regardless of meetings per day. In other countries, as well as in America, will meet, or only when you meet and say goodbye.

While welcoming is recommended to look into the eyes of your partner. The exception is the Eastern culture, which in the eyes of vision can be interpreted as a lack of respect. If you have another hand waving in the pocket as well be considered disrespectful.

So, greetings and rituals differ among countries. It is important to prepare for a greeting, so try to respect and learn about local culture, you will see your level of business etiquette. Should not deny its own traditions, while respecting the cultural context of the couple show their willingness to cooperate.

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