Cultural and language knowledge in international business environment

What you think is important before going to work abroad or doing something that requires that culture's knowledge?

  1. don't know
  2. from my personal experience, you have to educate yourself before going to any country; this is a key factor in reducing the risk of failures and misunderstandings.
  3. yes. preparation for expatriation is essential. studying and learning about the culture, social issues, economic foundation, lifestyle, quality of life, and language are the primary subjects to be studied before arriving in the host country.
  4. first, be able to prepare yourself to learn new things, patience is very necessary ability to listen carefully ability to be able to say thank you
  5. important to know what to expect. what are the laws? what is the culture of the area i will be staying in like? understand the currency.