Finland
Published on Nov 18, 2015
A Intercultural travel memo briefing to a team going to Finland
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Constructs of Finland
- $1.00 US is €0.7915
- Official Languages Finnish and Swedish
- Drive on Right, very courteous driver, few roads
- Busses go to all major cities, rental car services
- Cold temperate, potentially subarctic but mild
Photo by Sheldon Pax
Communication Concepts
- Low Power Distance
- Considered Individualistic
- Feminine
- Avoid Uncentainty
- Normative, Highly Indulgent
Photo by Dave_S.
Business Ettiquite
- Firm handshake for either gender
- Less small talk, more business
- Don't discuss religion or politics, Do discuss egalitarianism
- Usual to go for lunch between or after meeting
- Alcohol consumption varies by social group
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