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Networking etiquette around the world: how not to embarrass yourself when networking in another country.(EXTRA CREDIT)(Personal account)

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| September 01, 2006 | Misner, Ivan | COPYRIGHT 2006 National Association of Credit Management. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

We now live in a fully global society, where it's imperative to have an awareness of cultural differences as they relate to networking etiquette. We often notice differences within our own states, and certainly between regions of the nation; but what about businesses that are networking with businesses in other parts of the world?

Differences in culture can become stumbling blocks to developing a strong relationship--which is, after all, the ultimate goal of networking. It becomes very easy for a "them" vs. "us" situation to develop, and to focus on the differences as problems that'll hinder working together. It's important to find things that bring you ...

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