Any planner of international meetings has likely heard this question from an attendee: Am I doing this right?
When taking part in meetings around the globe, business leaders and meeting participants are deeply concerned about behaving appropriately, particularly at business dinners. Arriving in the wrong outfit or at an inappropriate time can be embarrassing, or might even sink an important deal. Fortunately, planners who provide their attendees with helpful preparation can help them to avoid such mistakes and will earn their gratitude in the process.
With this in mind, Principal Hayley Hotels, a hotel and conference/training center company based in the UK, has created an infographic that summarizes some key rules of thumb when visiting a number of destinations. From when it's bad form to talk business in Italy to why you should not be shy about declining extra helpings of food in Russia, the chart below provides a helpful outline of business dinner etiquette one should follow. For a more comprehensive look at how to run an effective meeting, including how to behave at business dinners, visit PH Hotels' website.