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This presentation is a fun informational powerpoint that explores bussiness communication in Ireland.
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Ireland culture communication
Group 3:
Carrie VanVleetJesse McCandless
Brittany Erpestad
St.Patrick’s Day
Ireland HolidaySt. Patrick March 17th ShamrockGreen
Best Impression Greetings, Business Communication, Public behavior, Dress wear, Deal negotiation, Entertaining, Time, Don’ts.
Follow these Tips on :
Greeting and Gift giving
Eye contactFirm hand shakeHug if you know them wellSmileAvoid using titlesEx. Dr
Conversation
The Irish prefer direct eye contact.
The Irish find arguments and opinionated conversation entertaining.
Subjects not to talk about.
Mixing Business and Entertainment
Monday morning office conversations will entail the amounts of alcohol consumed over the weekend along with the following hangover.
When ordering a drink make men must order a pint or it is considered unmanly.
Also in an Irish pub each person is expected to pay for a round of drinks or it could leave a bad impression.
If invited out for a drink it is said not to bring up business subjects unless host does so first.
When hosting a dinner or lunch at a restaurant is it almost customary to drink wine unless Guinness or tea is preferred.
But at lunchtime, most business people will not take a drink.
Drinking forms a huge part of Irish Culture and psyche of the country…the troubles of the day and the world are generally sorted out over a pint.
Dress Code
Men Suits and ties
Business casual
No Jeans
Women Suits DressBlouseAccessories No Jeans
Lets Make a Deal
Before a meeting proceeds, there is usually a good bit of small talk.
Do not expect to make a deal in a hurry.
In Irish business Family is everything.
Public Behaviour
The Irish are very difficult to impress; even if you do manage to impress them, they might not openly admit it.
Don’t break eye contact when someone is talking to you.
It is common for men to open the door for women, as well as employees and bosses.
The hand shake is a preferred greeting. It is custom to shake hands at the beginning and
end of a business meeting. When speaking to and Irish person, keep and arms
length away. Maintaining personal space is important in culture.
Time
Be on time
Be Flexible with others
Allow time for late arrivals
Don’tsBusiness first Sell alcohol to someone already drunk
Smoke in public placesCall someone a “mick”
Successful First Impression
Greetings Conversation Public behavior Dress wear Deal negotiation Entertaining Time Don’ts.
Remember at least one thing in the following areas:
Quote to remember :“A boss with no humor is like a job that is no fun”
Work Cited 1. Michael Landers . (2008, July 21). Culture Crossing Ireland. Retrieved December 28, 2009, from World guide to cross-cultural etiquette: http://www.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=100N/A. (2008, November 17). Ireland - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette. Retrieved December 28, 2009, from kwintessential cross culture solutions: http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/ireland.html 2.Michael Landers . (2008, July 21). Culture Crossing Ireland. Retrieved December 28, 2009, from World guide to cross-cultural etiquette: http://www.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=100N/A. (2008, November 17). Ireland - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette. Retrieved December 28, 2009, from kwintessential cross culture solutions: http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/ireland.html
Work Cited Continued
3.McDowell, L. (2006, December 5). Ireland: Public Behaviour. Retrieved December 28, 2009, from executiveplanet: http://executiveplanet.com/index.php?title=Ireland:_Public_BehaviourMichael Landers . (2008, July 21). Culture Crossing Ireland. Retrieved December 28, 2009, from World guide to cross-cultural etiquette: http://www.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=100N/A. (2008, November 17). Ireland - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette. Retrieved December 28, 2009, from kwintessential cross culture solutions: http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/ireland.html