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Australia Vs. U.S. Business Culture Essay

This is important because avoiding such a distinctions is: showing respect and understanding for Australian culture. Whether these dimensions are always apparent or if they are somehow implicit in the culture.

The various cultural differences are both apparent and hidden at the same time. This means, that within Australian society many people will use the various cultural differences on a regular basis, without paying any attention to them. For foreigners and visitors this can be problematic, because the various cultural distinctions are generally assumed to be understood by everyone such as: not being overly emotional in public. While, there are also various distinctions that are obvious to foreigners and visitors such as: speaking directly. Where, society openly encourages everyone to say what is on their mind. This obvious difference between the two cultures can be seen in movies and with in the popular press. (Workman, 2008)

How an American should respond to these differences in order to bring a business transaction to a successful conclusion.

The best way for an American to respond to there differences is: to first understand...

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At which point, they would then use the various traditions, to be able to discuss the business transaction in an atmosphere that embraces the culture they are in. This is important because when such distinctions are used, it is showing respect for the other person's culture. As the American, was willing to understand and embrace these traditions, which will increase the odds of being able to bring the business transaction to a successful conclusion.
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Language and Communication. (n.d.). Retrieved June 2, 2010 from AIJA website: http://www.aija.org.au/online/ICABenchbook/BenchbookChapter5.pdf

The United States vs. Australia. (n.d.) Retrieved June 2, 2010 from Convict Creations website: http://www.convictcreations.com/culture/yankaussie.htm

Workman, D. (2008). World's Most Emotional Countries. Retrieved June 2, 2010 from Regional Business Profiles website: http://regional-business-profiles.suite101.com/article.cfm/worlds_most_emotional_countries

Wu, C. (2010). Cultural Gestures. Retrieved June 2, 2010 from Tripod website: http://soc302.tripod.com/soc_302rocks/id6.html
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