This presentation is a fun informational powerpoint that explores bussiness communication in Ireland.

1. Ireland culture communication Group 3: Carrie VanVleet Jesse McCandless Brittany Erpestad

2. St.Patrick’s Day Ireland Holiday St. Patrick March 17th Shamrock Green

3. Best Impression Greetings, Business Communication, Public behavior, Dress wear, Deal negotiation, Entertaining, Time, Don’ts. Follow these Tips on :

4. Greeting and Gift giving Eye contact Firm hand shake Hug if you know them well Smile Avoid using titles Ex. Dr

5. Conversation The Irish prefer direct eye contact. The Irish find arguments and opinionated conversation entertaining. Subjects not to talk about.

7. When ordering a drink make men must order a pint or it is considered unmanly.

8. Also in an Irish pub each person is expected to pay for a round of drinks or it could leave a bad impression.

9. If invited out for a drink it is said not to bring up business subjects unless host does so first.

10. When hosting a dinner or lunch at a restaurant is it almost customary to drink wine unless Guinness or tea is preferred.

12. Lets Make a Deal Before a meeting proceeds, there is usually a good bit of small talk. Do not expect to make a deal in a hurry. In Irish business Family is everything.

14. Don’t break eye contact when someone is talking to you.

15. It is common for men to open the door for women, as well as employees and bosses.

16. The hand shake is a preferred greeting.

17. It is custom to shake hands at the beginning and end of a business meeting.

19. Don’ts Business first Sell alcohol to someone already drunk Smoke in public places Call someone a “mick”

20. Successful First Impression Greetings Conversation Public behavior Dress wear Deal negotiation Entertaining Time Don’ts. Remember at least one thing in the following areas: Quote to remember :“A boss with no humor is like a job that is no fun”

21. Work Cited 1. Michael Landers . (2008, July 21). Culture Crossing Ireland. Retrieved December 28, 2009, from World guide to cross-cultural etiquette: http://www.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=100 N/A. (2008, November 17). Ireland - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette. Retrieved December 28, 2009, from kwintessential cross culture solutions: http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/ireland.html 2.Michael Landers . (2008, July 21). Culture Crossing Ireland. Retrieved December 28, 2009, from World guide to cross-cultural etiquette: http://www.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=100 N/A. (2008, November 17). Ireland - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette. Retrieved December 28, 2009, from kwintessential cross culture solutions: http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/ireland.html

22. Work Cited Continued 3.McDowell, L. (2006, December 5). Ireland: Public Behaviour. Retrieved December 28, 2009, from executiveplanet: http://executiveplanet.com/index.php?title=Ireland:_Public_Behaviour Michael Landers . (2008, July 21). Culture Crossing Ireland. Retrieved December 28, 2009, from World guide to cross-cultural etiquette: http://www.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=100 N/A. (2008, November 17). Ireland - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette. Retrieved December 28, 2009, from kwintessential cross culture solutions: http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/ireland.html