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Cultural behaviour in business

 Much of today's business is conducted across international borders, and A_____________ might share the use of English as a common language, the nuances and expectations of business communication might differ greatly from culture to culture.

A famous Russian proverb states that “a smile without reason is a sign of idiocy” and a so-called “smile of respect” is seen B_____________ with suspicion in Russia. Yet in countries like the United States, Australia and Britain, smiling is often interpreted as a sign of openness, friendship and respect, and C_____________ .

An American or British person might be looking their client in the eye D_____________ to what is being said, but if that client is from Japan or Korea, they might find the direct eye contact awkward or even disrespectful. In parts of South America and Africa, prolonged eye contact could also be seen as challenging authority. In the Middle East, eye contact across genders E_____________ eye contact within a gender could signify honesty and truthfulness.

Having an increased awareness of the possible differences in expectations and behaviour F_____________ miscommunication, but it is vital that we also remember that cultural stereotypes can be detrimental to building good business relationships. 

1. as insincere and often regarded

2. is considered inappropriate, although

3. to show that they are paying full attention

4. can help us avoid cases of

5. was useful in some situations

6. while the majority of the global business community

7. is frequently used to break the ice