Presentation 1 on Greece- iNTERNATIONAL bUSINESS COMMUNICATION

8/9/2019 Presentation 1 on Greece- iNTERNATIONAL bUSINESS COMMUNICATION

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INDO GREEK BUSINESS

MEETINGPLAYERS

ALAXENDER -GREEK BUSINESSMAN OF UP MARKET BOUTIQUE.

ANANDIN FACTORY MANAGER.

GAV- EXPORT TRADER/BUYERMARIA - ALAXENDERS WIFE

SAM- NARRATOR

SAJEV- FACTORY OWNER


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Introduction

Alexander owns couple of high end boutiques in Greece & isan established name in Greece.

Anand is his technical support & deals with operations.

Maria is a Fashion Designer.

Gaurav is a seasoned merchant/trader, have wide experience

of dealing with International clients. Sanjeev is a typical Manufacturer. His core competence is in

high end, hand embroidered designer wear.

Story starts with Alexander, looking forDesigner wear sourcing from India,contacts his close friend Gaurav.


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Communication Channel !

Greeks prefer face-to-face meetings rather

than doing business by telephone or in

writing, which are seen as too impersonal.

Relationships are the linchpin of business

dealings since Greeks prefer to do business

with those they know and trust


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On D-Day


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Unspoken Communication

Good & trusted friends often embrace; they

may also kiss each other on each cheek. Male

friends often slap each other's arm at the

shoulder.

Do not imitate without

knowledge/understanding of specific culture.

No matter how friendly someone acts!


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International Standard Time

Vs.

Indian Standard Time

On time, Makes sense!


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Universal Rules - Local Laws

In Greece smoking is extremely prevalent. Do

not be surprised to be offered cigarettes

during a business meeting.

NO SMOKING in India!!


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The problem with Yes and No

In Greek, the word for "No" can sound like

"Okay" - OH-kee, as in "Okey-dokey". Others

pronounce it "Oh-shee".

Remember, if it sounds like "Okay" it means

"No way!" And the word for "Yes" sounds like

"No" - NEH!


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Universal Rules-Universal Laws

It is not proper to talk over the phone when

important discussion or meeting is in progress.

After all unattended calls are reflected in thehandset, while person discussing the points

will not be heard back again.


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Learning never stops- Improve

communication.

It is a general custom to excuse when you are

talking in your mother tongue or some

language not understood by other/others.

Do translate back.


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Meaning is in action as well..

Most of us would think youre waving. InGreece, however, the gesture is known as amoutza, and is one of their most traditional

manual insults. Amusingly, Microsoft used to use a very

similar-looking hand signal as an icon forwarning dialogs in previous versions ofWindows what Greek users must havethought of that, I dont know


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Presentation 1 on Greece- iNTERNATIONAL bUSINESS COMMUNICATION