Unusual International Business Customs
Best Companies for International Jobs
International Trade Barriers
International Currency
100
In this country, the customary tradition is that gifts are refused up to three times before being accepted. It is important to continue offering until the present is finally taken.
What is China?
100
This multi-national courier company is head-quartered in Memphis. It has divisions in supply chain, freight, and express services.
Who is Fed-Ex?
100

International trade left to its natural course without tariffs, quotas, or other restrictions

Free Trade

100

Japan

Yen

200
When doing business with this country, Americans should be armed with stacks of their business cards, which should be printed in both English and the native language.
What is Japan?
200
This International financial service firm, employs professionals in over 40 countries- It's trade slogan is "never leave home without it"
Who is American Express?
200
Taxes a government places.
What is a tariff?
200

Germany

Euro

300
When doing business in this country Expect a complete invasion of personal space. While it could be considered impolite in the U.S., in this country it is customary to stand extremely close and use lots of physical contact while talking.
What is Brazil?
300
Ranked as Forbes #1 most reputable company, this German auto maker's name is an abbreviation of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG.
Who is BMW.
300

Economic punishment placed on one country by another.

What is a sanction?

300

China

Yuan

400

Left-handers may have some trouble doing business in the country because the left hand is considered unclean and used strictly for bodily hygiene.

What is United Arab Emerites

400
Founded in San Francisco in 1984, this international employer is the worlds largest technology company.
Who is Cisco?
400
To stop the export or import
What is an embargo?
400

Brazil

Won

500
While Americans are used to doing business in plenty of locations outside the office — restaurants, golf courses, etc. — they probably aren't as comfortable holding a meeting in 125-degree steam. In this country, enjoying a relaxing sauna is an honored tradition and help build the business relationship.
What is Finland?
500

"Great Places to Work" ranks this hotel chain as the 11th best multi-national employer. Operating in 80 global countries, it opened it's 4000th hotel in 2014.

Who is Marriott?

500

A set amount per pound, gallon, or other units.

What are quota?

500

Thailand

Baht

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