Cultural Awareness

Photo: (c) iStockphoto.com/Ravi Tahilramani. Namaste - indioan greeting. Sources of cultural advice from RLN SW.Being aware of cultural differences and expectations is just as important as being able to understand the language when doing business abroad.

Country guides and reports

Read our series of "at-a-glance" briefings introducing people, culture and language. The guides offer practical advice for those wishing to conduct business and are an excellent basic introduction to each country covered.

Link to country guides & cultural briefings

Guides for business

Guides for business which are available free to download.

Download guides for business

Podcasts

RLN East Midlands has developed a range of free podcasts featuring interviews, country profiles and essential phrases in several languages. There are now podcasts available for over 20 countries, which you can listen to on your PC, laptop, iPod or MP3 player - click here.

 

 

Resources

Communicating across Cultures

Pointers when conducting business dealings overseas

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RLN Podcasts

Download country profiles, essential phrases and more

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Useful links

Useful links and contacts for business

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Export Communications Review

Increase your overseas competitiveness and marketability

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