Immigration and Citizenship Canada Funded Seminar on Education and Qualificat...
Cultural differences presentation
1. Business amongst Indians & Macedonians … Manish Kungwani Note: It is difficult to generalize 1.2 billion people and compare them with 2.4 million. The purpose is to discuss the basic etiquettes and ways to achieve success in a team.
2. Basic Values India Anti-leadership Independent thoughts Adamancy Less factual Strong Logical thought process Quick Decisions Economical
3. Македонија Leader is the Driver Out of the box thinking Brainstorming Democratic Swift Economic Sustainable
4. Communication Media India Mostly online Short term actual meetings They tend to skip coffee To the point with decisions Disagreement -Direct Arguments -Long roundabout explanation
5. Македонија Mostly personal Otherwise Telephonic Long multipurpose meetings Introductory socialization Disagreement -Direct Arguments -Factual statements
6. How to talk to them? India Talk about family Discuss less about politics and corruption, but more on economy Discuss the efficiency and project costs A tea or coffee is sufficient Compliment Indian food and you will be a friend If you are a guest, you do not pay
7. Македонија Cultural exchange is advised Accept their hospitality (even if its too much) Arguments can stretch, so stick to slanted talk Alcohol or coffee will help you blend in History and national feeling shouldn’t be hurt!
8. Thank You For an Macedonian, Nationality is Pride! For an Indian, अतिथीदेवोभवः| (Respect of a guest is paramount) (& So is money!)