American companies and law firms are increasingly exploring new business opportunities in other countries, particularly in Asia. But it seems they may be forgetting to bring their good business manners: Cultural ignorance by U.S. business visitors is still a frequent complaint. Read on for some tips on how you can impress, rather than offend, your foreign counterparts. First clue: Don't say, "You speak English so well!"
January 12, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
The chief complaint among foreign lawyers and businessmen is that their American counterparts, despite the globalization of commerce, remain culturally ignorant.
They often accuse legal processes in the United States of being “tedious” and call American lawyers “scornful” and “bombastic.”
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