Various websites list cultural blunders or faux pas (false steps)

people make in their international interactions. Neglecting to develop relationships (as in “Just sign the contract, I’m in a hurry!”) and making too-casual use of first names (as in “Just call me Bill!”) are examples of such blunders. Research online sources such as Kwintessential (http://www.kwintessential.

co.uk/) or simply enter “cultural blunders” in an Internet search engine to identify examples of improper cultural behaviors. How can managers avoid these errors?

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