Format
Etiquette
Meeting Culture
100
How do Mongolians like their business meetings to be formatted?
Formal;dinner
100
What should you do when offered something to eat or drink?
Always accept if food or drink is offered, as it is considered rude to refuse
100
What language(s) should your business card be in?
Mongolian, Russian, or English
200
How should a woman be dressed for a business meeting?
pants-suit or mid-length skirt and ladies’ suit-jacket with formal blouse
200
How should you receive something given to you?
Receive everything with two hands or with the right hand
200
What color should you try to avoid?
avoid using a red pen or red wrapping paper because red is a special color
300
How should a man be dressed for a business meeting?
business suit and tie, overcoat in cold months
300
When you walk into the room, who should be greeted first?
Elders are highly respected and should be greeted first
300
Where are gifts generally opened?
opened in front of the receivers in order to show the room that good-will has been established
400
Why is it important to give a business card?
It is best to present a business card as it is taken as a sign of legitimacy for whatever operation you are running
400
What should you do if you're presented with a necklace of honor?
The guests should bend forward as a way to express their gratitude
400
How are business meetings traditionally closed?
Business deals are often closed during lunch, and especially dinner, with shots of vodka or other spirits.
500
Why kind of a relationship to Mongolians like to have with people they're making business with?
A close/strong relationship
500
How should you give them something?
The guests should bend forward as a way to express their gratitude
500
How will a Mongolian react if you offer them a knife?
if you offer a knife of any design, they can only accept it if they can pay you a token amount for it
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