Cultura En Los Negocios

BUSINESS ENTERTAINING
* Business is usually done over a cup of coffee. often in a coffeehouse or taverna
* The elderly are always served first.
*When dining in a Greek home, you will probably be offered seconds and thirds in an insistent way. Accepting more food is a compliment to your host.

PROTOCOLGRETTINGS
* In first business encounters, a handshake is typical.
* The greeting can take many forms in Greece, a handshake, an embrace, or a kisscan all be encountered at first meetings or among friends and acquaintances.

GESTURES
* Traditionally, Greeks indicated NO with an upward nod of the head.this is not as common with the younger generation. Recently Greeks have begun yo use North American gestures for YES and NO, which can be confusing.
*Anger is sometimes expressed by a smile.
* Sometimes Greeks express thanks by placing their right hands over their hearts. The gesture is usually accompaniedby a verbal expression of thanks.

GIFTS
* Greeks are very generous, if you compliment an object too enthusiastically, it may be given to you.
* Forbussines associates, you do not need to give a gift during the first encounter.
* Avoid gifts that are too lavish or too skimpy, as well as gifts thatare only a means of showing your company logo.
* If you are invited to a home, compliment the children of the household and give them a small gift, flowersor a dessert is also appropriate for the hostess.
DRESS
* Conservative business clothing is best.
* Women should wear dresses or suits in subtle colors.