Conducting business abroad requires an extra layer of knowledge: that of the local business culture and its customs.
While the global work environment is more fluid and interconnected than ever, localities retain their cultural nuances, both social and professional. Being aware and respectful of those particulars can help establish trust and facilitate successful global business dealings.
Before your next — and especially your first — business meeting in Shanghai, London or Rio de Janeiro, brush up on the professional culture basics.
BBC Capital consulted etiquette experts and handbooks around the world to bring you a look at the must-know information on how to greet colleagues and clients, how to behave in meetings and at meals and what to expect when doing business in seven of the world's leading business centres.
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