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My friend works in a foreign company. She told me about the etiquette there. What is it?
Etiquette for international companies – are conduct rules in the workplace. While working in such companies it is very important to follow these rules. Men gallantry is not welcome here. Here are all equal. The rules of etiquette exist while conducting telephone conversations. For example: As soon as the phone call issue has been exhausted, each party may end the conversation. If you had a call, but the call was broken, the person to call back is the one who called you initially. It is impolite to exchange business cards during lunch. This is only possible at a business lunch, when in conjunction with a meal work issues are discussed, documents are considered and records are maintained. As a rule, serious companies have a dress code, following which men are required to wear a suit, shirt and tie. Dress code for women: corporal pantyhose, skirt just above or below the knee pants, blouse, jacket optional. Failure to observe business etiquette can be imposed to dismissal, and the successful acquisition of office etiquette can help to establish yourself as a professional and respected employee.
I am very concerned about the question: How to behave when a foreigner is conducting an interview?
Interview with the employer – is a responsible, and if the person is a foreigner, the task becomes more complicated. Your speech must be clear and understandable. Otherwise – if you speak, how you are accustomed to – it is likely that in some places you will not be understood. Decide the subject, make possible questions and answers. Of course, you cannot think about everything, but serious mistakes can be avoided. Proposals should be brief and grammatically flawless. It is advisable to talk in a foreign language before the meeting, even better – with a native speaker to enhance the ability to perceive speech by ear and not to spoil the impression with a strained expression on your face. Tell about your potential, demonstrate your knowledge, and you’ll be appreciated. By the way, do not hesitate to praise yourself. Foreign interviewer will be pleased if you: will have an open smile, express fewer gestures and would prefer business clothes.
