Business all around the world

1. Frankie Bostic Business all around the world

2. Overview • Capital: Pnom Penh • Religions: • Theravada Buddhist- 95% • Other- 5% • Government: • Multiparty liberal democracy under a constitutional monarchy.

3. Greetings • Tradition is bowing with hands brought together • At chest, similar to bringing together for prayer • To show greater respect, bow lower • Have adopted to western practices • shaking hands

4. Attire • Formal meetings • Lightweight tropical suit • Men and women • Less formal meetings • Smart casual shirts & blouses

5. Business Cards • Should be exchanged right after initial introduction • Use right or both hands to exchange cards • Treat card with respect • How you handle the card indicates how you will treat the person

6. Introduction • Depends on relationship, hierarchy & age • Oldest or highest rank first • People are addressed with honorific title • “Lok” for man & “Lok Srey” for woman • Honorific title is followed by first name • Sometimes first and surname • Ex: Lok Srey Frankie Bostic

7. Dining • Wait to be told where to sit • So you don’t mess up hierarchical arrangements • Oldest person is usually seated first • Oldest person should start eating first • Don’t start eating until eldest has began • Never discuss business in such social settings

8. Gift Giving • English books, language tapes & magazines are greatly appreciated by business people looking to improve their English • Green & red are most suitable wrapping colors • Do not use white paper • Considered unlucky

9. Conclusion • They are very respective of their elders. • Population of 13,607,069 people • Ethnic groups: • 90% Khmer • 5% Vietnamese • 1% Chinese • 4% Other

10. Resources • http://www.tomcoyner.com/cambodia_etiquette.htm • http://countrycodes.boomja.com/Cambodia-Business-Etiquette-4114.html