Ob Group Oral Presentation - France
Pre-Departure Briefing on FRANCE
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Introducing France Corporate Culture Meeting Etiquette Dress Etiquette Business Card Business Negotiation Social Culture Geert Hofstede (France) Leadership style
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About France
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Western European country Located on the shores of Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans Capital of France : Paris Diverse weather conditions in its various regions
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About France
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Its highest mountainous peak is Mont Blanc that issituated in the city of Alps and longest river is River Loire Productive land of France is known for producing a high range of natural resources such as coal, zinc, iron etc.
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About France
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Religion of France is Roman Catholic - 10% are Muslims - 1% from Jewish - 2% follows the Protestant culture
Corporate Culture
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Formal, punctual and professional. Dress conservatively and while a knowledge of French is a definite advantage. Business hours are generally - Monday - Friday - 0900-1200 hrs - 1400-1800 hrs
Corporate Culture
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French business behaviour emphasizes courtesy and a degree of formality Creating a wide network of close personal business alliances is very important An apology for not knowing their language may aid in developing a relationship The way a French person communicates is often based by their social status, education level, and which part of the country they were raised In business, the French often appear extremely direct because they are not afraid of asking probing questions
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Corporate Culture
Introducing yourself
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First impressions are important — they can start a friendship or set the tone for your interaction with someone. Start with a greeting. The simplest greeting is Bonjour, which means Hello or Good Morning. Introduce yourself. The two most common ways to introduce yourself are to say Je m’appelle Name (My name is Name) or Je suis Name (I'm Name).
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Contents
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Introducing France Corporate Culture Meeting Etiquette Dress Etiquette Business Card Business Negotiation Social Culture Geert Hofstede (France) Leadership style
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About France
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Western European country Located on the shores of Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans Capital of France : Paris Diverse weather conditions in its various regions
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About France
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Its highest mountainous peak is Mont Blanc that issituated in the city of Alps and longest river is River Loire Productive land of France is known for producing a high range of natural resources such as coal, zinc, iron etc.
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About France
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Religion of France is Roman Catholic - 10% are Muslims - 1% from Jewish - 2% follows the Protestant culture
Corporate Culture
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Formal, punctual and professional. Dress conservatively and while a knowledge of French is a definite advantage. Business hours are generally - Monday - Friday - 0900-1200 hrs - 1400-1800 hrs
Corporate Culture
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French business behaviour emphasizes courtesy and a degree of formality Creating a wide network of close personal business alliances is very important An apology for not knowing their language may aid in developing a relationship The way a French person communicates is often based by their social status, education level, and which part of the country they were raised In business, the French often appear extremely direct because they are not afraid of asking probing questions
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Corporate Culture
Introducing yourself
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First impressions are important — they can start a friendship or set the tone for your interaction with someone. Start with a greeting. The simplest greeting is Bonjour, which means Hello or Good Morning. Introduce yourself. The two most common ways to introduce yourself are to say Je m’appelle Name (My name is Name) or Je suis Name (I'm Name).
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