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Ireland. By Regan Whitmer. Ireland. Greetings from Ireland. Flag. Language of Ireland. English Gaelic Signs are posted in both English and Gaelic . Cultural in Ireland. Ethnic and racial minorities make up about 12 percent of the population of Ireland Celtic Religion
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Ireland By Regan Whitmer
Language of Ireland • English • Gaelic • Signs are posted in both English and Gaelic
Cultural in Ireland • Ethnic and racial minorities make up about 12 percent of the population of Ireland • Celtic Religion • The country’s size contributed to its historically homogeneous population • Trends
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Verbal and Non Verbal Casual Business Friendly Relaxed/less stress Firm shake and eye contact NO PDA Business initiated through 3rd party Not punctual Calm in crisis Improvise in crisis Lack in Long range planning
Cont.. • Business communication • Face to face • Language • Business Relationship • Contact • Titles
Gender Roles Women Stats Lowest Paid work fewer hours, earn less money and are inadequately represented in business women in employment is improving, inequalities remain.
Land of Saints and Scholar • education is free • secondary-school ran by religious communities • community schools, which are completely state-owned
Customs in Ireland Dining Gift Giving The Irish may arrive a couple minutes late and formalities are generally limited in scope, although turning down an alcoholic drink may offend your local host. Bread: commonly served with most dishes, even many that Potato: this food is found in most hot dishes and is a true staple and base in the Irish diet In general, the Irish exchange gifts on birthdays and Christmas. A gift need not be expensive. It is generally thought in giving something personal that counts. If giving flowers, do not give lilies as they are used at religious festivities. Do not give white flowers as they are used at funerals. Gifts are usually opened when received
Reference 1.Gerardine Meaney Publish Info New York : Routledge, 2010 2.Culture shock! : Ireland / Patricia Levy. 3.Communication policies in Ireland : a study / carried out by the Institute of Public Administration, written by John Stapleton 4.