Tip Bits for Doing Business in Asia

Some gesture points and etiquettes to observe during business dealings inside the some conservative Asian countries:

1. When sitting cross feet, it is always offensive to point the sole of your shoe towards the host. Try sitting with your feet flat on the floor instead.
2. When talking to the host with an interpreter, always look at the host's eyes directly, not your interpreter.
3. Prepare to present yourself by dressing according to the occasion.
4. Always do research on the culture of your host's country and the locals. It will always be helpful when invited to engaged in a business function or a simple business dinner.
5. After the conduct of the dealings, it is always nice and friendly to attempt to bid good byes and 'thank you's in local dialect. It is a gesture that you enjoyed the company of your host and is looking forward for more meetings.

Well, it's a baby step. There are more to say with regards to this etiquette thing but I figure it'd be best to remember a handful points at a time. It's a good thing we know little things at a time before we dipped ourselves into a cross-cultural pool. After all, best impressions last.

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