BUSINESS ETIQUETTE IN RUSSIA, USA AND CHINA: FIGHTING CHALLENGES ON THE WAY TO SUCCESS

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The first thing one should know doing the international business is to learn and respect cultural differences, because different cultures teach different values and what might be polite in one country could be highly insulting in another one. Ignorance of such things can easily lead to challenges which may threaten future success of the business deals and even ruin the business in the long run. The authors of this article examined some differences in business etiquette in Russian, American and Chinese cultures and focused their attention on issues connected with TIME perception, business communication, dress code, entertainment and gifts, and gender roles. The results of the analysis made it possible to come to a conclusion about great importance of above-mentioned factors in the process of doing business and to formulate some useful business etiquette tips for those who are willing to have successful business connections with American and Chinese partners.