Ireland

By Nathan Bassett

Ireland’s Flag

IrelandHave a republic form of

government

The capital city is Dublin

Slightly larger than West Virginia

The currency it uses is Euros

Ireland

Ireland Business Greetings Shake hands with everyone present

Including women and children

Firm handshake and is expected to maintain eye contact

Shake hands again when leaving

Business cards are exchanged at the begging of the meeting

Ireland’s Business DressDress modestly and

conservatively (No Flashy COLORS)

Men should wear suits or sport coats and ties

Women should wear suits or dresses and blazers

Ireland Business IntroductionsAlways introduce the client first

If it's not a client, always introduce the higher-ranking person first

If they are of equal rank, introduce the one you know least to the one you know better

Irish Table Manners It is polite to eat everything served to

you in a private home

Always offer to buy drinks

Refusing a drink can be perceived as insult in Ireland.

Always order a pint of Guinness

Do not talk about business unless host brings it up.

Irish Gift GivingYou should always bring a bottle

of wine or a box of chocolate to your host

Bring flowers to give

On Business gatherings gift giving is really not excepted unless it is a small gift

ConclusionThe Irish respect reserved

behavior

Assume that children will be included in family entertaining

Remember the Irish want to do things their way

Irish LOVE THEIR GUINNESS!!

Sourceshttp://www.bizjournals.com/denv

er/stories/2004/05/10/smallb4.html

http://www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_etiquette/ce_ie.htm

http://www.vayama.com/ireland-etiquette