泰国商务礼仪 英文 PPT
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《礼仪介绍英文》课件
礼仪的作用
礼仪在社会交往中起着重要的作用。它有助于改善个人形象，增强人际关系， 提升职场成功率，并促进文明社会的建设。
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现代礼仪的重要性
在当今快节奏的社会中，现代礼仪至关重要。它有助于我们在各种场合中保持得体且专业的形象，并与他人建 立积极有益的关系。
礼仪的种类
行为礼仪
社交礼仪、商务礼仪、餐桌礼仪等。
Q&A
在这个环节中，我们将回答与礼仪相关的问题，并解答其他疑惑。
关于礼仪用语
礼仪用语是社交交流中的重要组成部分。它包括礼貌用语、礼仪用语的分类 以及示例等内容，有助于我们在不同场合中表达尊重和友好。
礼仪篇幅的研究
礼仪篇幅是礼仪规范中的一部分。深入研究礼仪篇幅的重要性、分类以及如 何在不同环境中灵活运用，有助于我们在社交场合中得体行事。
总结
通过本次演讲，我们了解了现代礼仪的重要性以及行为礼仪和言语礼仪的关键作用。同时，我们还给出了一些 礼仪用语示例和礼仪篇幅的研究，希望能帮助大家在社交场合中更加得体自信。
《礼仪介绍英文》PPT课 件
Learn the art of etiquette and its significance in modern society through this engaging and informative presentation.
商务礼仪-英文版
If round tables are used, the seat facing the entrance is the seat of honor. The seats on the left hand side of the seat of honor are second, fourth, sixth, etc in importance, while those on the right are third, fifth, seventh and so on in importance, until they join together.
People prefer round table in the Chinese banquets. In the west, the long tables are the choice in the banquet.
In China, people like to seat around and share the plates . Chinese people value collectivism. In West, people have their own plate and eat their own food. Western people value individualism.
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People prefer round table in the Chinese banquets. In the west, the long tables are the choice in the banquet.
In China, people like to seat around and share the plates . Chinese people value collectivism. In West, people have their own plate and eat their own food. Western people value individualism.
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涉外商务礼仪PPT课件
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3.2 Open and Honest
❖ If you want to be open and honest, you must get rid of hypocrisy which includes three aspects: be over modest, courteous(to bow and scrape), make an overstatement(unbelievable), flatter sb. in an obvious way(dishonest).
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最新英文PPT商务礼仪
• Skirts The two most important things are fit and length. Make sure your skirt is not too tight or too short • Shirts Blouses made of transparent material are inappropriate. However, high-quality cotton, silk, or a comfortable material are good choices. Collars on lady‘s blouses are varied.
environments
• You can't wear very fashionable
• Don’t dress down friday clarity • your skirt is not too tight or too short • You can not wear sleeveless flower dress, It makes you look not elegant • Clothing should be clean, pressed or wrinkle free, and without holes or frayed areas.
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Formal Business Clothes for men
泰国商务礼仪 英文 PPT
➢ Thais like bargaining and haggling . Prices often move more than 40 percent between initial offers and final agreement.
➢ Decision makers are usually senior executives . So it is important to deal with senior executives.
• Thai people do not like to drink hot tea ,they prefer to put some ice in it . They usually eat some fruits after meals.
• A fork and spoon are the usual eating utensils by Thais . The spoon is held in the right hand and the fork in the left.
Honorific Titles
• Thais generally use first rather than surnames.
• Academic and professional titles are highly valued and must be used .
➢ Decision makers are usually senior executives . So it is important to deal with senior executives.
• Thai people do not like to drink hot tea ,they prefer to put some ice in it . They usually eat some fruits after meals.
• A fork and spoon are the usual eating utensils by Thais . The spoon is held in the right hand and the fork in the left.
Honorific Titles
• Thais generally use first rather than surnames.
• Academic and professional titles are highly valued and must be used .
泰国礼仪商务礼仪PPT
神圣的头
泰国人认为头颅的天灵盖处是灵魂出入之处，所以是神圣不可侵犯的。它是泰人原始信仰——灵魂崇拜1、如有人任意触摸某人的头，则被认为是对被触摸者的极大侮辱2、若用手打孩子的头，孩子一定会得病。 孩子的头只允许国王、高僧或父母抚摩。3、理发师在理发前,要先说声“对不起”之类的话。4、当一人向另一人传递东西时,若中间有他人在坐，切勿越过他人的头传递东西，否则会被人视作不礼貌的举动。
仪表、举止礼仪
会谈、谈判场合在与泰国人进行会谈及商务谈判的场合中，我们应该要保持微笑、温和谦逊的语调，因为泰国人说话轻声、个性含蓄，尤其不喜欢大声说话和夸张的手势。除此外，需要理解泰国人注重考虑他人的需要和感受的文化，从而在商务谈判中，无论是做好充足的前期文件准备工作、安排不过分冗长的会议并适当安排茶歇，还是在细节中留下讨价还价的余地等等，都是应该注意的商务礼仪，这能使泰国人感受到足够的诚意。当然，与泰国人进行商务谈判，我们还需要足够的耐心。泰国人不喜欢直接告诉别人坏消息似乎认为对你隐瞒不好的消息是对你的尊敬。这个时候，需要运用你的情商、温和的语气提出你的要求和看法才不会正面伤害泰国人的感情，有助于解决一些工作中的状况。轻声细语、考虑他人感受、保持耐心、适当采取迂回策略等，能使得你在与泰国人交际中大受欢迎，最终顺利完成商业活动。
泰国文化礼仪
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相见礼仪
合十礼泰国人见面时一般不握手，而是行合十礼。行礼时双手合掌，十指并拢，置于胸前，手掌尖对鼻尖，微微低头。晚辈见长辈时双手举至眼部，平辈相见举到鼻部，长辈对晚辈还礼时至胸前。
泰国人认为头颅的天灵盖处是灵魂出入之处，所以是神圣不可侵犯的。它是泰人原始信仰——灵魂崇拜1、如有人任意触摸某人的头，则被认为是对被触摸者的极大侮辱2、若用手打孩子的头，孩子一定会得病。 孩子的头只允许国王、高僧或父母抚摩。3、理发师在理发前,要先说声“对不起”之类的话。4、当一人向另一人传递东西时,若中间有他人在坐，切勿越过他人的头传递东西，否则会被人视作不礼貌的举动。
仪表、举止礼仪
会谈、谈判场合在与泰国人进行会谈及商务谈判的场合中，我们应该要保持微笑、温和谦逊的语调，因为泰国人说话轻声、个性含蓄，尤其不喜欢大声说话和夸张的手势。除此外，需要理解泰国人注重考虑他人的需要和感受的文化，从而在商务谈判中，无论是做好充足的前期文件准备工作、安排不过分冗长的会议并适当安排茶歇，还是在细节中留下讨价还价的余地等等，都是应该注意的商务礼仪，这能使泰国人感受到足够的诚意。当然，与泰国人进行商务谈判，我们还需要足够的耐心。泰国人不喜欢直接告诉别人坏消息似乎认为对你隐瞒不好的消息是对你的尊敬。这个时候，需要运用你的情商、温和的语气提出你的要求和看法才不会正面伤害泰国人的感情，有助于解决一些工作中的状况。轻声细语、考虑他人感受、保持耐心、适当采取迂回策略等，能使得你在与泰国人交际中大受欢迎，最终顺利完成商业活动。
泰国文化礼仪
THAILAND
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相见礼仪
合十礼泰国人见面时一般不握手，而是行合十礼。行礼时双手合掌，十指并拢，置于胸前，手掌尖对鼻尖，微微低头。晚辈见长辈时双手举至眼部，平辈相见举到鼻部，长辈对晚辈还礼时至胸前。
国际-商务礼仪--The-art-of-making-phone-and-calls
Caller: May I please speak to John Doe.
Callee: --------------Caller: What number is this?
Callee: ------------Caller: [number] Callee: ----------Caller: I'll do that. I'm very sorry to have bothered you.
Being Interrupted on the Phone
• If you are disconnected . • If other people interrupt your call. “Will you
excuse me for a minute? There’s someone on the door.” and continue the call with “Sorry to keep you waiting.” • If the phone interrupts your talk. don’t pick up the phone while you’re still having the original conversation. He would get the feeling that you’re very busy and that his call won’t get your full attention.
Callee: --------------Caller: What number is this?
Callee: ------------Caller: [number] Callee: ----------Caller: I'll do that. I'm very sorry to have bothered you.
Being Interrupted on the Phone
• If you are disconnected . • If other people interrupt your call. “Will you
excuse me for a minute? There’s someone on the door.” and continue the call with “Sorry to keep you waiting.” • If the phone interrupts your talk. don’t pick up the phone while you’re still having the original conversation. He would get the feeling that you’re very busy and that his call won’t get your full attention.
国际商务礼仪Unit 30 Etiquette Taboos(礼仪禁忌)
D. Ten Travel Taboos (旅行中的禁 忌)
❖ be wary of: 提防 ❖ omen: 前兆，预兆
❖ Her appearance at this moment is an omen of disaster...
❖ 她在此刻出现预示着一场灾难。
❖ Could this at last be a good omen for peace? ❖ 这是否终于可以视作和平的吉兆了？ ❖ odd: 奇数
❖ decree: fixed or established especially by order or command 判决
❖ prahok: 咸鱼 ❖ pungent: 辛辣的，刺鼻的
❖ The more herbs you use, the more pungent the sauce will be.
❖ carnation: 康乃馨
chrysanthemum: 菊花，小雏菊
❖ prosit: 恭喜，祝成功 ❖ gambit: 话题；策略，诡计
❖ He sees the proposal as more of a diplomatic gambit than a serious defense proposal...
❖ 我跌跌撞撞地进了电话亭拨了 999。
❖ slovenly: 疏忽的，懒散的
❖ Slovenly people are careless ❖ ditto: 同上；相似物
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学会赞美别人
真诚、慷慨地赞美他人，人人都需要赞 美，你我也不例外。 ----林肯
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避讳话题
单位纠纷 个人和别人不幸 婚姻和私生活 低级笑话 小道消息 有争议的问题 背后议论他人
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中国人为何缺乏语言交流技巧？
一定有人不喜欢这个题目，觉得自己常 被人夸口才好。口才好和交流技巧好与 差是两回事。
上到中国领导人，下到黎民百姓，口才缺少魅 力，用词千篇一律，象“再创辉煌”，“与时 俱进”，耳朵快听烂了。
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交流技巧差的特征
一、经常使用“但是” 二、爱插话，高声辩论 三、总说不，不知道 四、无故贬低对方 五、面无表情，没反映 六：目光斜视，心不在焉 七、用词怪僻，说话绝对或模棱两可
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西餐的上菜顺序
开胃菜 汤 鱼或肉 蔬菜沙拉或奶酪 甜食或水果 咖啡或茶。
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面包的吃法
应先用手撕成小 块，然后用叉叉 起，粘上奶油或 稠汁，不可直接 用叉整块放入嘴 边啃。
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姿势得体
不要将碗碟端起吃； 不能随意脱下领带或
挽袖、解扣； 口含食物时切忌说话； 不要隔人取食； 避免当众擤鼻涕
（10月第二个星期一）
各国商务礼仪PPT演示课件
千万别带葡萄酒去。因为此举足以显示你认为主对 选酒品味不够好。 称呼禁忌：切勿直呼德国人的名字 谈判禁忌：事先预约，且不能迟到；
谈判时忌用开玩笑方式打破沉默 交往禁忌：不要说恭维话 应邀禁忌：忌穿戴太随便, 在所有场合4都应穿西装
法国
一、法国商人具有浓厚的国家意识和强烈的民族、文化自豪感 二、尊重自己的语言，习惯要求以法语谈判，并且注重过去的
第六章 各国商务谈判礼仪
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目录
英国 德国 法国 意大利 西班牙
葡萄牙 希腊 荷兰 比利时 卢森堡
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奥地利 瑞士 俄罗斯 北欧 东欧
英国
一、英国人一般比较冷静和持重 二、英国商人非常注重礼仪 三、英国商人招待客人的时间往往比较长 四、英国人谈判比较灵活，喜欢提建设性意见 五、英国人比较优裕舒适，
礼仪与 禁忌：
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荷兰、比利时和卢森堡这三个国家，人们喜欢花费一些时间预先 对会谈做些计划，因此你必须去荷兰之前就和他们约定，而不能 到旅馆后再联系。虽然他们商谈时严肃认真，注重信用，但情绪 冲动时也会有失礼的言行。据此，与荷兰和卢森堡人洽谈时，应 以礼相待，以坦诚对坦诚，千万不要耍什么手腕，否则对方会十 分反感，对谈判不利。要根据对方认真的特点，谈判条件要适应 对方要求，循序渐进，逐项讨论，逐项落实，步步为营。还要主 要到，他们在谈判中有时是非常不讲情面的。他们会利用自己的 经济实力取得额外的收益。因此，在谈判事业不能手软。签约后 还应当充分肯定和适度赞扬对方的真诚严谨态度与踏实的经营作 风。这样更能获得对方的认同与信任，这有助于合同的顺利履行 ，并为今后的再次合作创造良好前提。 11
谈判时忌用开玩笑方式打破沉默 交往禁忌：不要说恭维话 应邀禁忌：忌穿戴太随便, 在所有场合4都应穿西装
法国
一、法国商人具有浓厚的国家意识和强烈的民族、文化自豪感 二、尊重自己的语言，习惯要求以法语谈判，并且注重过去的
第六章 各国商务谈判礼仪
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目录
英国 德国 法国 意大利 西班牙
葡萄牙 希腊 荷兰 比利时 卢森堡
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奥地利 瑞士 俄罗斯 北欧 东欧
英国
一、英国人一般比较冷静和持重 二、英国商人非常注重礼仪 三、英国商人招待客人的时间往往比较长 四、英国人谈判比较灵活，喜欢提建设性意见 五、英国人比较优裕舒适，
礼仪与 禁忌：
wenku.baidu.com
荷兰、比利时和卢森堡这三个国家，人们喜欢花费一些时间预先 对会谈做些计划，因此你必须去荷兰之前就和他们约定，而不能 到旅馆后再联系。虽然他们商谈时严肃认真，注重信用，但情绪 冲动时也会有失礼的言行。据此，与荷兰和卢森堡人洽谈时，应 以礼相待，以坦诚对坦诚，千万不要耍什么手腕，否则对方会十 分反感，对谈判不利。要根据对方认真的特点，谈判条件要适应 对方要求，循序渐进，逐项讨论，逐项落实，步步为营。还要主 要到，他们在谈判中有时是非常不讲情面的。他们会利用自己的 经济实力取得额外的收益。因此，在谈判事业不能手软。签约后 还应当充分肯定和适度赞扬对方的真诚严谨态度与踏实的经营作 风。这样更能获得对方的认同与信任，这有助于合同的顺利履行 ，并为今后的再次合作创造良好前提。 11
商务礼仪英语介绍PPT课件
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Specifics For Men's Business Casual
• Socks: Do wear dark socks, midcalf （小腿肚） length so no skin is visible when you sit down.
• Shoes: Leather shoes should be worn.
Correct length of Trousers
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Specifics For Men's Business Casual
Wrong pattern of shoes
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Specifics For Women's Business Casual
Pants/Skirts: Women can wear casual pants or skirts.Neither should be tight.
3.Contact respondents
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How to say "hello"
3S principles：
1.Stand up 2.See 3.Smile
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On the basis of 3S, you can say：
Good morning .Good afternoon May I help you? Excuse me! May I have your name,please? Just a moment ,please!
Specifics For Men's Business Casual
• Socks: Do wear dark socks, midcalf （小腿肚） length so no skin is visible when you sit down.
• Shoes: Leather shoes should be worn.
Correct length of Trousers
Company Logo
Specifics For Men's Business Casual
Wrong pattern of shoes
Company Logo
Specifics For Women's Business Casual
Pants/Skirts: Women can wear casual pants or skirts.Neither should be tight.
3.Contact respondents
Company Logo
How to say "hello"
3S principles：
1.Stand up 2.See 3.Smile
Company Logo
On the basis of 3S, you can say：
Good morning .Good afternoon May I help you? Excuse me! May I have your name,please? Just a moment ,please!
商务礼仪 英文版PPT幻灯片
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1、Reception etiquette 2、Table manners
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Making Introductions Shaking hands Exchanging business card Taking the elevator Riding
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What are the rules for making introductions?
Being polite and standardizing the
posture.
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The etiquette of exchanging business card:
2. Accepting business card
Being modest and gentle. Reading carefully. Placing or collecting properly.
A man is always introduced to a woman. A young person is always introduced to an older person. A less important person is always introduced to a more important person. A single person is always introduced to a married person.
1、Reception etiquette 2、Table manners
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Making Introductions Shaking hands Exchanging business card Taking the elevator Riding
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What are the rules for making introductions?
Being polite and standardizing the
posture.
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The etiquette of exchanging business card:
2. Accepting business card
Being modest and gentle. Reading carefully. Placing or collecting properly.
A man is always introduced to a woman. A young person is always introduced to an older person. A less important person is always introduced to a more important person. A single person is always introduced to a married person.
泰国商务礼仪-精选文档
二、礼节礼仪
◆准时赴约是一种礼貌。 ◆泰国人也行跪拜礼。 ◆从坐着的人们面前走过时，要略微躬身，表示礼貌。
三、称谓与问候
泰国人不用姓氏而用名字称呼；如果 你被称为“鲍勃先生”或“玛丽小姐” 时，不必感到奇怪。
四、款待与馈赠
◆作为客人，应对主人的家庭和住房表示感兴趣，但不要过分赞美某样 东西，以免主人觉得非把它送给你不可。 ◆在一般情况下，小小的纪念品可作为礼物相赠。礼物通常应用纸包装
泰国人社交习俗总的特点：
泰国人多信佛教， 恪守教义很强调； 尤为头部更注重， 碰摸会把人惹恼； 信仰忌讳繁又多， 文明举止最重要； “好客”民族有传统，事事处处讲礼貌； 约会特别守信义， 礼节礼仪颇周到。
八、左手不净
●泰国人认为人的右手清洁而左手不洁，左手只能用来拿一些不干净 的东西。 ●如不得已要用左手时，先应说声“左手，请原谅”。 ●不用手（特别是一个指头）指某人，而是用下巴，召唤来人时伸直 手臂，手掌向下，手指上下动，不可捻手指，拍手或大喊。
九、颜色方面
◆人们注意到广告、包装、商标、服饰都使用鲜明颜色。
◆不同日期：星期日为红色，星期一为黄色，星期二为粉 红色，星期三为绿色，星期四为橙色，星期五为淡蓝色， 星期六为紫红色。
◆泰国的国旗由红、白、蓝三色构成。
十、其它禁忌
★忌讳用红笔签名。 ★忌赞美别人小孩子长得漂亮（在一些农村里）。 ★不能拣水灯。 ★避免谈论的问题：政治、腐化、王室成员。 ★假如你冒犯了别人，要微笑，说“对不起”以 示歉意，还要双手合十。 ★睡觉忌讳头朝西。
国际商务礼仪【英文】 Global Business Etiquette
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Global Business Etiquette
Presented by: Sarah Henderson Hilary Phillips Samantha Pehlke Nika Simone Smith
You May Think You’re Polite, But How Much Do You Really Know About Global Etiquette?
What is “etiquette”?
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Etiquette is…
ethical and socially acceptable behavior regarding professional practice or action among the members of a profession in their dealings with each other.
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• Print a translation of all identifying information on the back of the card in the language of the country you will visit. 在你名片的反面用你所去国家的文字印上所有的识别信息。
Business Cards：名片
• Include your name and full title. Titles carry greater significance in other cultures than in the U.S. 印上你的名字和完整的头衔。在其他国家，你头衔的意义比在美 国要大。
• Treat the business card with respect; place the card before you on the desk or conference table to properly refer to title, rank, and name. 对待名片要有礼貌；将名片放在你前面的桌上,并使用合适的头衔 和名字来称呼对方。
• In Germany, use titles.在德国，要使用头衔。
Business Cards：名片
• In Japan, present a business card with both hands; in Arabic countries, use the right hand only. 在日本，要用双手将名片递给对方；在阿拉伯国家，要用右手。
Business Cards：名片
• Include your name and full title. Titles carry greater significance in other cultures than in the U.S. 印上你的名字和完整的头衔。在其他国家，你头衔的意义比在美 国要大。
• Treat the business card with respect; place the card before you on the desk or conference table to properly refer to title, rank, and name. 对待名片要有礼貌；将名片放在你前面的桌上,并使用合适的头衔 和名字来称呼对方。
• In Germany, use titles.在德国，要使用头衔。
Business Cards：名片
• In Japan, present a business card with both hands; in Arabic countries, use the right hand only. 在日本，要用双手将名片递给对方；在阿拉伯国家，要用右手。
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Step ຫໍສະໝຸດ Baiduver a threshold, not on it.
Sitting with your legs apart or disk full is a taboo. Pointing with the foot or showing the soles of the feet is strongly discouraged , especially at images of the Buddha.
• If you are invited to a Thai’s home , you should arrive close to the appointed time. Gifts like flowers , good quality chocolates or fruits are
appropriate. Try to wrap your
indirect .because being friendly and saving faces are important. ➢ Business relationship exist between people , not companies.
Tips on business
➢ Thais have a low sense of urgency . be patient, control your emotions and accept that delays occur during negotiations.
gift attractively but avoid in
green ,blue ,or black as these
are used at funerals.
• You may begin eating as soon as you are served.
• Leave a little food on your plate after you have eaten to show that you are full . Never leave rice on your plate as it is considered wasteful. Never take the last bite from the serving bowl . Wait to be asked before taking a second helping.
Business Etiquette in Thailand
OUTLINE
1 • Greetings and Honorific Titles 2 • Belief taboo 3 • Eating habits and table manners 4 • Tips on business
Greetings and Honorific Titles
Tips on business
➢ Business attire is conservative. ➢ Thais generally expect foreign visitors
to be punctual. ➢ Discussing business before becoming
acquainted is impolite. ➢ Communication is generally
and Goodbye.
• The higher the hands are held and the lower the bow ,the more respect you show.
• The person who is junior in age or status is the first one to offer the “wai”
• Thai people do not like to drink hot tea ,they prefer to put some ice in it . They usually eat some fruits after meals.
• A fork and spoon are the usual eating utensils by Thais . The spoon is held in the right hand and the fork in the left.
Handshakes only to greet foreigners. The “wai”,a standard traditional form of Thai style greeting , consists of a slight bow , with raising both hands upwards somewhere between the chest and the forehead. A “wai” can mean Hello , Thank you ,I’m sorry
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Belief taboo
Writing in red is a taboo as they think that is for the dead.
Never try to comment on or inquire the secrets of the King or the royal family.
Pointing with the index finger or the full hand is considered rude.
Eating habits and table manners
• Thai people like to eat chilies. The spicier, the better. “Pepper sauce" is indispensable for their meals .
Belief taboo
Most Thais have a belief for Buddhism and their heads are considered scared ,so never touch the head of a Thai.
Take off your shoes before entering a home or a building which has a Buddha image within.
➢ Thais like bargaining and haggling . Prices often move more than 40 percent between initial offers and final agreement.
➢ Decision makers are usually senior executives . So it is important to deal with senior executives.
Honorific Titles
• Thais generally use first rather than surnames.
• Academic and professional titles are highly valued and must be used .
• Introduce and greet older people first.
Sitting with your legs apart or disk full is a taboo. Pointing with the foot or showing the soles of the feet is strongly discouraged , especially at images of the Buddha.
• If you are invited to a Thai’s home , you should arrive close to the appointed time. Gifts like flowers , good quality chocolates or fruits are
appropriate. Try to wrap your
indirect .because being friendly and saving faces are important. ➢ Business relationship exist between people , not companies.
Tips on business
➢ Thais have a low sense of urgency . be patient, control your emotions and accept that delays occur during negotiations.
gift attractively but avoid in
green ,blue ,or black as these
are used at funerals.
• You may begin eating as soon as you are served.
• Leave a little food on your plate after you have eaten to show that you are full . Never leave rice on your plate as it is considered wasteful. Never take the last bite from the serving bowl . Wait to be asked before taking a second helping.
Business Etiquette in Thailand
OUTLINE
1 • Greetings and Honorific Titles 2 • Belief taboo 3 • Eating habits and table manners 4 • Tips on business
Greetings and Honorific Titles
Tips on business
➢ Business attire is conservative. ➢ Thais generally expect foreign visitors
to be punctual. ➢ Discussing business before becoming
acquainted is impolite. ➢ Communication is generally
and Goodbye.
• The higher the hands are held and the lower the bow ,the more respect you show.
• The person who is junior in age or status is the first one to offer the “wai”
• Thai people do not like to drink hot tea ,they prefer to put some ice in it . They usually eat some fruits after meals.
• A fork and spoon are the usual eating utensils by Thais . The spoon is held in the right hand and the fork in the left.
Handshakes only to greet foreigners. The “wai”,a standard traditional form of Thai style greeting , consists of a slight bow , with raising both hands upwards somewhere between the chest and the forehead. A “wai” can mean Hello , Thank you ,I’m sorry
ขอบคุณครับ!
Belief taboo
Writing in red is a taboo as they think that is for the dead.
Never try to comment on or inquire the secrets of the King or the royal family.
Pointing with the index finger or the full hand is considered rude.
Eating habits and table manners
• Thai people like to eat chilies. The spicier, the better. “Pepper sauce" is indispensable for their meals .
Belief taboo
Most Thais have a belief for Buddhism and their heads are considered scared ,so never touch the head of a Thai.
Take off your shoes before entering a home or a building which has a Buddha image within.
➢ Thais like bargaining and haggling . Prices often move more than 40 percent between initial offers and final agreement.
➢ Decision makers are usually senior executives . So it is important to deal with senior executives.
Honorific Titles
• Thais generally use first rather than surnames.
• Academic and professional titles are highly valued and must be used .
• Introduce and greet older people first.