Doing Business in the UK

Afternoon tea, terrible food, over-politeness, indirectness, there are many stereotypes about British culture, but how much do you really know?

Listen to the interview with intercultural business specialist Daniel Johnson and test your knowledge of British business culture.

For each statement in the quiz say whether it is true or false.

1. Business people in the UK rarely shake hand.

 
 

2. Kissing on the cheek is common in British business culture.

 
 

3. It is ok to call someone by their first name when you meet.

 
 

4. British business emails tend to be informal.

 
 

5. You can’t use smiley in your emails.

 
 

6. The Brits like to be punctual for meetings.

 
 

7. In the pub you may have to buy drinks for the whole party.

 
 

8. You shouldn’t talk about the weather.

 
 

9. Most business people wear jeans and t-shirts for work.

 
 

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