Exporting in Europe and getting more market shares is not that easy. Are you ready ?

A quiz to test your level of intercultural skills.

Among the questions:

1) In Spain, the main purpose of a business meeting would usually be to:
a) make decisions by discussing in length the pro's and con's of an option
b) reach agreements by consensus between everyone concerned
c) brief their team about something already decided by specific decision makers

2) You are asking a question of your junior Japanese colleague and he/she looks down and answers you after a few seconds. You think the chances are that he/she:
a) has something to hide and is looking for an answer that would please you
b) is paying respect to your position and your question
c) hasn't got a clue what the answer is and feels ashamed

3) You hear your German colleague saying about your latest proposal: "don't take it personally, but this idea is stupid". You think that:
a) he/she is very blunt and rude and these are not proper business manners
b) he/she is expressing politely and clearly his/her view about your proposal
c) he/she is purposely trying to undermine your proposal for political reasons

If you gave the following answers - 1) a 2) b 3) b - you’re on the right track!

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