Unusual International Business Customs
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.
China
This restaurant is named after a famous athlete
Tim Hortons
Taxes a government places on goods coming from another country
Tariff
Name of the currency in China
yuan renminbi
This country is made up of 6,852 islands and has the oldest hereditary monarchy in the world
Japan
In this country clothing is very important and even low paid entry level executive buy the best clothing they can afford
France
This apparel company was started in 1998 in Vancouver focusing on yoga wear
Lululemon
When a business gets work done by another company usually in another country
Outsourcing
How many countries use the Euro
20
This country has the most pyramids in the world
Sudan
In this country instead of shaking hand people will fold their hands to their chest and bow slightly (wai)
Thailand
This company is world's largest producer of frozen potato products
McCain
Swapping the currency of one country for the currency of another country and at a specific rate
Exchange Rate
What is the second most popular crypto currency (hint: Bitcoin is number 1)
Ethereum
Country with tallest average height per person
Netherlands
Left-handers may have some trouble doing business in the country because the left hand is considered unclean and used strictly for bodily hygiene.
United Arab Emirates/ India
This company is one the largest parts manufacturers in the world and has their head office in Aurora Ontario
Magana International
The concept of the world becoming more connected allowing goods, people and ideas to move easily from country to country
Globalization
What is the most valuable currency in the world
Kuwaiti Dinar
This country is known for the invention of chess and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places on earth
India
In this country 75-85% of businesses are family run, if you finish your plate of food it is a sign you want more and the way you dress determines your level of importance
Nigeria
This company provides financial services and insurance and at one point had over 26 million customers
Manulife
The difference in value between a country's total imports and total exports
Balance of trade
This country has the most valuable currency in the Americas
Cayman Islands (KYD)
This is the only country with a national flag that does not contain a shade of red, white or blue
Jamacia