John had committed a faux pas that caused him his reputation as an
individual.
Although Venezuelan lunches are okay for conducting business
dinner is strictly for socializing.
He should have used the time to develop a relationship and saved
the business for the following day.
individual.
Although Venezuelan lunches are okay for conducting business
dinner is strictly for socializing.
He should have used the time to develop a relationship and saved
the business for the following day.
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Business in Venezuela
John’s business trip to Venezuela had gotten off to a great
start. He had a full slate of meetings from the start of each
day then running through the dinner hour. His first day
started out well. The people he met seemed excited about
the possibilities of forming business alliances and special
projects.
Things turned at his dinner meeting. He started out with
relationship building and then made his guests the best
opportunity he had. Although polite to him they excused
themselves.
The ensuing days were unsuccessful.
Why?
John’s business trip to Venezuela had gotten off to a great
start. He had a full slate of meetings from the start of each
day then running through the dinner hour. His first day
started out well. The people he met seemed excited about
the possibilities of forming business alliances and special
projects.
Things turned at his dinner meeting. He started out with
relationship building and then made his guests the best
opportunity he had. Although polite to him they excused
themselves.
The ensuing days were unsuccessful.
Why?
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