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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,C,D Correct answer
Explanation

Effective business strategies in France/Belgium include punctuality despite flexible meeting durations (A), sending top executives to first meetings to show respect (C), and using rational, fact-based arguments (D). Pumping handshakes (B) are considered aggressive, and casual dress (E) violates formal business norms in these hierarchical cultures.

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