For the first online discussion, imagine you are working for a company in Canada. Your supervisor has asked for your help: someone from your company is going on a business trip to your home country, and they have never been to your part of the world before. Your supervisor requests that you provide them with some information and guidance. You don't know your colleague well, so you are going to provide them with support through a professional e-mail. Your e-mail should consider the following details:

• What three factors relating to Hofstede's cultural dimensions are most relevant/important when it comes to doing business in your home country?
• What two strategies relating to communicating for business are most relevant/important when it comes to your home country?
• What is your number one piece of advice for your colleague to help them conduct business in your home country?