Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Business travelers going to France / Belgium should prepare for what to expect during business negotiations. From the list below, choose effective strategies for conducting business:

  1. Be prompt, but know that meetings rarely end on time

  2. Greet your host with a firm handshake and pumping action

  3. A top executive should present at the first meeting

  4. Prepare rational arguments supported by facts

  5. Feel free to remove your jacket and loosen your tie whenever you like
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A,C,D Correct answer
Explanation

Effective business negotiation in France and Belgium requires punctuality, even if meetings run long. Sending top executives demonstrates commitment, while rational arguments with factual support appeal to the French preference for logical discourse. Aggressive handshakes and casual dress codes are inappropriate in these formal business cultures.

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