Background
Few, if any, traditions and values are universally held. Many business dealings have succeeded or failed because of a manager's awareness or lack of understanding of the traditions and values of his or her foreign counterparts. With the world business community so closely intertwined and interdependent, it is critical that managers today become increasingly aware of the differences that exist.
How culturally aware are you? Try the questions below.
-In France, when friends talk to one another

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Personal space in most European countries is much smaller than in the United States. Americans gener-ally like at least two feet of space around themselves, while it is not unusual for Europeans to be virtu-ally touching.

Background Few, If Any, Traditions and Values Are Universally Held. Many