Martin and Chaney have written prolifically on interpersonal communication and have trained professionals on business communication, ethics, and cross-cultural etiquette. In this new book, which extends the literature on cross-cultural competence and communication, they contend that meaning is culturally constructed and advise travelers to learn about a host culture before departing for a destination. Their practical volume provides key information about culture, etiquette, and customs around the world, comparing topics across ten major countries that trade with the US. Nine chapters guide the reader on a range of subjects, including preparation for travel, cultural attitudes and behavior, gestures and nonverbal communications, dining and tipping, oral and written communication, and development and maintenance of cross-cultural relationships. The book also discusses less common topics such as taboos, casual business attire, flowers for gift giving, and religious and civilian holidays. For country-specific information, URLs are provided. Concepts are illustrated with examples from the relevant literature. Summaries at the end of each chapter are categorized by country for comparative ease. The Notes section contains full references. An excellent resource for expatriates and travelers to other countries for business or personal reasons. Highly recommended. All collections. - Choice
This book is designed as a guide to help business people sent overseas on assignment work effectively understand business etiquette in another part of the world. Martin and Chaney have both written articles and given presentations on intercultural business communication. The book is divided into nine chapters, covering all aspects of the topic, from travel tips to language and business cards, socializing, nonverbal communicators, dress and appearance, cultural attitudes, dining and tipping customs, conversational norms and manners, and oral and written communication. Each chapter is subdivided by more specific headings, making the narrative easy to browse, and concludes with country-specific summaries for Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Taiwan, with some additional contact information provided (e.g., embassy phone numbers, official tourist board web sites). The narratives include case studies to illustrate specific issues that might arise. An extensive bibliography is included. Recommended for academic business collections as well as anyone anticipating a business trip abroad. - Library Journal
Going global - as opposed to going postal - requires business executives, managers, and employees at the barricades who are equipped to deal with the complications and misunderstandings that can arise when languages, customs and social perceptions clash. Global Business Etiquette is intended as a resource for behavior, dress, cross-cultural communication, appropriate gift-giving, overcoming stereotypes, interpreting signals and symbols and a thousand other elements where you could screw up and ruin the deal! - The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)
Martin and Chaney explain the national customs of America's major trading partners that can affect individual business relationships. Separate chapters discuss greetings, gift giving, gestures, dress and appearance, cultural attitudes, dining and tipping customs, conversational manners, and oral and written communication. The writing style is casual and intended for the business traveler. - Reference & Research Book News
If you're involved in international business, you already know etiquette varies from country to country: the speed of expanding international sales is requiring a new type of executive and manager be able to understand cross-cultural communication to avoid misunderstandings. Global Business Eitquette: A Guide To International Communication And Customs is the place to start. It uses years of research and training in the field to cover both verbal and nonverbal gestures, dress, customs and more, adding examples and tips in their guide to interpreting around the world From dress to conversational customs, Global Business Etiquette covers all the common pitfalls and customs. - California Bookwatch
Written for people traveling on business or pleasure, students, government and military personnel, Global Business Etiquette offers a resource for understanding the dynamics of cross-cultural communication and etiquette. The book is designed to help business travelers successfully navigate the subtle interactions that can set the stage for profitable long-term relationships. Some of the topics covered include non-verbal gestures, proper dress, and gift-giving customs. There are many anecdotes that make it an easy read. - Reinforced Plastics/Reinforced Plastics Weekly
Global Business Etiquette is a practical guide for all those who travel to other parts of the world for overseas work or who attend conferences or other business-related trips abroad. . . . This is a very helpful guide for travelers and should be purchased by both public and academic libraries. - ARBA
