International Business Etiquette

About the Book

Concise, to-the-point advice about the best ways to conduct business through Europe

International Business Etiquette: Europe shares the do's and don'ts of interacting with individuals in every country throughout Europe. Each of the 25 country-specific chapters begins with a summary of statistics. What follows are countless tips about what to do and when to do it, whether you are interacting with your international client for the first time or the fourth time. Each chapter closes with "Whatever you Do...Don't" tips for avoiding the most commonly made faux pas for both business and leisure travelers.

Topics Include:

• Business attire and business card etiquette.
• Business entertaining/dining and conversation.
• Gestures, public manners, and gift-giving.
• Meeting and seating etiquette.
• The importance of punctuality.
• Tips on proper gratuities and toasting etiquette.
• What to do when you are invited to a home.
• Women in business.

About the Author

Ann Marie Sabath is the author of Business Etiquette In Brief and Business Etiquette: 101 Ways To Conduct Business With Charm & Savvy. Sabath is the founder of At Ease Inc., a nationally recognized company specializing in domestic and international business etiquette.