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How business is conducted in New Zealand and any cultural differences that should be considered

New Zealanders , that is why it is quite hard to identify the phenomenon of New Zealand culture (Liu , McCreanor , McIntosh Teaiwa . Nevertheless , as any nation of the world , the country has own traditional ways , customs and etiquette rules , which must be taken into account and followed by all overseas businessmen in New Zealand

Overview of the specifics of local business culture can be put to the following . New Zealanders usually great each other with a handshake and the expressions like Good morning ' or Good Afternoon . Men must wait until a woman gives

her hand first for a handshake . A smile and a meaningful (but not disturbing ) eye-contact are also important elements of greeting procedure . In Maori business culture greeting ritual includes a special welcome ceremony , which is leaded by a head (Powhiri and usually embraces a series of welcome speeches from the host side , a speech from the guest side , a special traditional singing followed by traditional Maori greeting hongi (touching noses

For the majority of the situations , conservative dress code is in New Zealand , and it is always necessary to keep in mind climatic specifics of the country . Weather conditions of New Zealand resemble the ones of London , with a great number of rainy days . That is why a raincoat and umbrella are essential things . It is polite to bring gifts for the hosts , which must be wrapped and given in the beginning of the meeting . The best gifts are considered to be a pack of chocolates , a book or a souvenir from the home-country

Usually , meetings must be scheduled not less than a week beforehand by fax , phone or e-mail . Punctuality in everything is absolutely vital in New Zealand . One must never be late either for formal or informal meetings otherwise it will be understood as rudeness . Since...

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