Cultural Orientation
The language spoken in Ukraine
What is Ukrainian?
Ukrainians like to build this with business partners.
What are relationships?
These two drinks are the most popular to have on the dinner table
What is water and vodka?
In a business context, gifts are opened in this manner of time and symbolize
What is unwrapping right away, to symbolize respect and appreciation?
Men do this upon meeting and leaving
The main religion in Ukraine
What is Eastern Orthodox Christian?
People in these positions tend to direct business meetings
What is those with Seniority (Positions)?
This is more valued than punctuality in business
What is patience?
Ukrainian companies often use these to foster a positive culture and good communication
What is out of office activities?
When meeting with a close friend or relative, this is considered an acceptable greeting
What is a embrace and kiss of the cheeks?
Ukrainians usually stand at a little _____ than an arm's length from each other
What is less?
Ukrainians tolerate this very well during business meetings
What are interruptions?
Dinner is usually served at this time in Ukraine
What is around 6pm?
Ukrainians don’t feel the need to do this when visiting a friend
What is call ahead of time/let them know?
Ukrainian women traditionally add this letter to the end of their surnames
What is the letter A?
Ukraine is known as the ____ basket of Europe
What is Bread?
If presenting, Ukranians appreciate this being provided
What are visual aids?
This is one of the most highly regarded places to be invited to in Ukraine
What is someone's house?
This food combination is traditional in Ukrainian culture to present to guests
What is bread and salt?
Ukrainians use a variety of ____ with one another, and if you become close friends with one, expect to get one too
What is a nickname?
Ukrainian negotiators tend to use ___ tactics (i.e. Opening with the best/final offer)
What is pressure?
When meeting with Ukrainian Business people, try to avoid mentioning this subject
What is price?
These tactics should always be present when negotiating with a Ukranian person
What is being factual and playing hardball?
This gift symbolizes good luck and is a common traditional exchange in Ukraine business settings
What is a rushnyk (a traditional Ukrainian embroidered towel)?
A surname ending in _____ is characteristically Ukrainian
What is -enko?