Duke Libraries Catalog: European business customs & manners

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Ford Library	Stacks	HF5389.3.E85 B67 2006 c.1	Available

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Other Titles: European business Other Titles: European business customs and manners
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Mary Murray Bosrock. Bosrock, Mary Murray.
Item Description
xiv, 481 p. ; 23 cm. ISBN: 9780684040011 ISBN: 0684040018 (Simon & Schuster) ISBN: 9780881664973 ISBN: 0881664979 (Meadowbrook) OCLC Number: 61261308
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Includes bibliographical references and index. Includes index.
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Table of Contents

pt. I. Getting started -- 1. How to go international -- Avoid generalizations -- Don't be the ugly American -- Show consideration and respect -- The ten commandments of visiting Europe -- 2. The European Union (EU) and the euro -- The facts of the EU -- The euro -- Challenges facing the EU -- The newest EU nations -- 3. General rules : what to know and how to behave -- Basic facts and statistics -- Meeting and greeting -- Names and titles -- Language -- Dining -- Drinking -- Toasting -- Entertaining European guests -- Tipping -- Manners -- Dress -- Gifts -- Punctuality -- Pace -- Corporate culture -- Especially for women -- Safety and health -- Holidays and festivals -- Interfaith etiquette -- pt. II. Country information -- Austria -- Belgium -- Bulgaria -- Cyprus -- Czech Republic -- Denmark -- Estonia -- Finland -- France -- Germany -- Greece -- Hungary -- Ireland -- Italy -- Latvia -- Lithuania -- Luxembourg -- Malta -- Netherlands -- Norway -- Poland -- Portugal -- Romania -- Slovakia -- Slovenia -- Spain -- Sweden -- Switzerland -- Turkey -- United Kingdom -- England -- Scotland -- Wales -- Northern Ireland.~~~

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Best Business Travel Tips: Europe- How to converse, bargain, dine, dress, and conduct yourself when doing business in 30 different European countries- is a complete guide for business travelers on customs, cultures and communication. It covers topics from manners and greetings to punctuality practices and business customs for each country in Europe. This book includes everything you'll need to know to do business "across the pond."USABookNews.com 2006 Finalist: Business: General "Globalization has brought American companies new opportunities and new challenges. In my role as CEO and/or President of Marriott Lodging, Northwest Airlines and Burger King, I was keenly aware that knowing and respecting the uniqueness of customers, clients and employees is crucial to success. Mary Bosrock's books are essential tools for anyone entering the international market."-John Dasburg: Chairman and CEO, Astar Air Cargo "I highly recommend Mary Bosrock¹s book to all my colleagues. Our organization awarded Mary the Spirit of Diplomacy Award for her longstanding work in promoting respect and understanding across borders."-Ginger Barnard: President,Protocol & Diplomacy International "A readable and easily understood "dos and don'ts" guide for those planning to do business in Europe. It allows confidence building, understanding, and avoids unrealistic expectations. An essential read for business travelers, tourists, diplomats, and anyone interested in dealing with those at the "worker bee" level of the global economy."-Patrick W. Ledray: President of The Minnesota Consular Group and Honorary Counsul of Romania

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