Rules of etiquette in Sweden and France

SWEDEN

GIFT GIVING ETIQUETTE

NEGOTIATING

TRY TO SPEAK SWEDISH
Hej! – Hi!
Hur mår du? – How are you?
Bra. Hur är du? – Fine and you?
Vill du ha en kopp kaffe? – Would you like a cup of coffee?
Ja, tack så mycket! – Yes,Thank you very much!

Question time

FRANCE

MEETING ETIQUETTE
Handshake or kiss
Names and Titles
Corporate Culture

GIFT GIVING ETIQUETTE
High quality
Beautifully wrapped

DINING
DO NOT:
Сome too early
Discuss business
Eat until 'bon appetit'
Cut bread
DO:
Сross knife and fork if you haven’t finished eating
Send a thank-you note the next day

HELPFUL HINTS
Mind your voice and behavior
Appreciate their privacy
Stupid jokes
Avoid compliments

TIME TO CHECK YOURSELF

DISCUSSION
What do you think the etiquette of what culture
(France or Sweden) is the closest to the Russian etiquette? Why?