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06
MAY
2009

Business etiquette in the Netherlands

Posted in Blog, Business Traveler by AirPlus Editor
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First of all, one very common mistake must be rectified: Holland is not synonymous with the Netherlands, but is part of the country. This should be common knowledge for anyone who wishes to establish and maintain business relationships in the Netherlands, or to discuss the country and its people with Dutch colleagues.

Keep to the facts to reach your goal

In terms of business, the Dutch are very similar to Germans. You will always score with friendly, businesslike behavior. But the following rules of etiquette should be especially heeded:


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22
APR
2009

Is business travel a “victim of the economic crisis”?

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The economic crisis is pressuring companies to avoid business travel. But the current discussion is often very near-sighted – after all, developing and maintaining business contacts is crucial to the global economy.   


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16
MAR
2009

China: With a “peng” to a successful business deal

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Last year, Beijing and Shanghai were among the “Top Four” destinations to which German business travelers attested the greatest increase in significance. But anyone who wants to “conquer” this market of the future must be clear about the cultural particularities of China. The following guide to business etiquette in China should help businesspersons avoid some common faux pas.


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