Australian Business Etiquette: Part 2.

Relationships and Communication.

Australian's are very matter-of-fact when it comes to business, so they do not need long standing personal relationships before they do business with people.

• Australian's are very direct in the way they communication.
• There is often an element of humor in their speech.
• Aussies often use colorful language that would be unthinkable in other countries.

Business Meeting Etiquette.

• Appointments are necessary, and relatively easy to schedule.
• They should be made with as much lead time as possible.
• Punctuatlity is important in business situations; it is better to arrive a few minutes early then to keep someone waiting.
• Meetings are generally relaxed; however, they are serious events.
• If Australian's take exception to something you say, they will tell you so.
• If you make a presentation, you should avoid hype, making exaggerated claims, or bells, and whistles.
• Present your business cards with facts and figures. Emotions and feelings are not important in the Australian business climate.

Negotiationg and Decision Making.

Australians get down to business quickly, with a minimum of small talk.

• They are quite direct and expect the same in return; and they do not appreciate to much detail.
• Negotiations proceed quickly. Bargaining is not customary.
• They DO NOT like high-pressure techniques.
• Decision making is concentrated at the top of the country, although decisions are made after consolation with subordints.which can make decision making slow, and protracted.

Australia is one of the most informal countries in the world! Australian Business Etiquette prefers a healthy dose of common sense over anything else!!!

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