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This presentation is about the Business Culture of Finland & Malaysia. cutoms, protocals, etc.
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Cross Culture
What is a culture?
lens
Sense
Express
Why cultural differences?
Importance of Business Culture
Before we Begin…
• You are not expected to turn Finnish or Malaysian !!!
• Just keep in mind the ‘how’ and ‘why’ when doing business in Finland and Malaysia
Finnish and Malaysian Business Etiquette and Protocol
Finland
Finnish Culture & Society
Finland is an egalitarian society.
Finland along with Iceland is Nordic .
Finnish languages.
Finns are very modest, downplay personal interest.
1. Relationship & Communication
Finns are transactional.
Finns are excellent time managers.
Finns are interested in long- term relationships.
Finns do not require face-to- face contact to conduct business.
1. Relationship
& Communicatio
n cont…
Relationship building - outside the office
“A man's word is his bond“
Finns are direct communicators.
Never turn down an invitation to use the sauna.
2. Business Meeting Etiquette
2. Business Meeting Etiquette cont…
No place for humor
Finns seldom ask questions
Send an agenda and biographies before the meeting.
small talk
Hand Shake
Firm handshake
Direct eye contact
Smile
Repeat your name
Ladies first
3. Dress Etiquette
• Business attire is stylish and conservative.
• Dark suits in the winter and light suits in the summers.
• Dress accordingly
• Women wear the western dresses.
• Men generally wear suits leaving the tie out.
4. Business Card Etiquette
. Exchanged without formal ritual.
. Present your business card.
. Treat business card with respect.
5. Finnish Gift Giving Etiquette
Flowers, good quality chocolates or wine.
Valuable items are considered as embarrassment.
Flowers should not be given in even numbers.
Avoid white, yellow flowers or potted plants
Gifts are opened when received and appreciated.
6. Finnish Dining Etiquette
7. Table Manners
Wait to be told where to sit.
Table manners are Continental.
Always keep your hands visible.
Do not begin eating before invitation to start.
Bread and shrimp are the only foods eaten by hand.
Accept second helpings.
When passing salt and pepper shakers, put them on the table.
Finish everything on your plate.
Men should keep their jacket on at meals.
8. Negotiation Tricks
• Let’s make a deal !!!
•Individualistic working style.
•Bilingual business cards.
•Take lawyers for business contracts.
•Finns are open to new ideas.
•Present your case with facts and figures.
8. Negotiation Tricks cont…
• Let’s make a deal !!!
Use promotional material.
“Everything that is worth doing, is worth doing well”.
An agreement is considered final when signed.
Change in any policy is transparent.
Bargain = dishonor
Malaysia
1. Malaysian Culture & Society
A Multi-Cultural Society
Group Orientation
The Concept of Face
• 2. Business Meeting Etiquette
•Appointments are necessary.
•Observe protocol and decorum.
•Be punctual.
•Dress conservatively.
•When introduced, approach to a comfortable distance.
•Look at the client’s eye.
•Smile
3. Relationship & Communication
Businesspeople are culturally-savvy and internationally exposes
Initial greetings should be formal and denote proper respect
Introduce the most important person first
It is important to use professional titles
Hand Shake
Standard Handshake
Use both hands
Wait for a woman to offer her hand
Traditional Malay - Salaam
Malaysian Chinese – Bow
Traditional Indian - Slight bow with the palms of the hand together
4. Dress Etiquette
Suits are worn only during presentations and
formal meetings.
Women dresses are more flexible and
creative.
Batik attire is considered appropriate.
Usage of headscarves (tudung) is also common.
5. Business Card Etiquette
Business cards are exchanged after introductions.
If you will be meeting Chinese.
If you will be meeting government officials.
Use two hands or the right hand only.
Never write on someone's card in their presence.
6. Malaysian Gift Giving Etiquette
Bring the hostess pastries or good quality chocolates.
Never give alcohol.
Do not give toy dogs or pigs to children.
Do not give anything made of pigskin.
Avoid white and yellow wrapping paper.
If you give food, it must be “halal”
Offer gifts with the right hand only.
Gifts are generally not opened when received.
7. Table Manners
Arrive between 15-30 minutes ahead Bring an extra dish as a contribution
Drink only after you clean your plate Do not chew and talk at the same time
8. Negotiation Tricks
Subjective feelings
Establishing personal relationships
Losing your temper is a serious no-no
Hierarchical levels
Use of silence
Best approach is always friendly yet formal
Aatos Erkko
Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo
Fredrik Idestam
Antti Herlin
Harry Harkimo
Famous Finnish
Finland - famous brands
Robert Kuok Quek Leng ChanAnanda Krishnan Teh Hong Piow Lee Shin Cheng
Famous Malaysian
Recommendations
Understand local culture and religion
Attend all gathering
Form personal relationshipUnderstand govt rules
and regulations
Understand the geographic region
Thank YouKiitos
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