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1. FINLAND

2.  Bring flowers, chocolates or wine when invited to a
Finish home
 Avoid giving potted plants
 Avoid giving white or yellow flowers as they are
associated with funerals
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4. • Finns often build or maintain business relationship in
a restaurant or the sauna
• Never reject an invitation to use the sauna
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5.  Greetings are formal, with a firm handshake, direct eye
contact, and a smile.
 It is common practice to repeat your first and surname
while shaking hands.
 When greeting a married couple, the wife should be
greeted first.
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6.  Bring flowers, good quality chocolates or wine to the
host.
 Flowers should not be given in even numbers.
 Gifts are opened when received.
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7.  Arrive on time , Finns are punctual.
 there may be as many as 7 cakes to sample.
 Do not discuss business
 Thank the hosts for the hospitality.
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8.  Wait to be told where to sit.
 Table manners are Continental
 Do not begin eating until the hostess invites you to
start.
 Accept second helpings.
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9.  Business attire is stylish and conservative.
 Men should wear dark coloured, conservative business
suits.
 Women should wear conservative business suits, trouser
suits, or dresses.
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10.  Business cards are exchanged without formal ritual.
 Present your business card so it is readable to the
recipient.
 Treat someone's business card with respect
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11. Nightwish (Symphonic metal)
HIM (Love metal)
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12.  Meetings are not typically scheduled during the
summer
 Most offices operate between 09:00 and 16:00.
 If you are running late, it is best to let them know in
advance and apologize.
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