Cultural Sensitivity: South Africa

Cultural Sensitivity

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IC & Managers
 60 Mins

Overview

Did you know that some women in South Africa prefer not to shake hands when meeting you for the first time and may simply nod their head? Moreover, during negotiations, South African businessmen prefer not to haggle over prices and expect to be given a realistic figure for a deal. South Africa is a multicultural country comprising different ethnic groups. It is famous for its natural beauty for which tourists flock this country. The country is a leading exporter of precious metals and base metals. The U.S., UK, Germany and Japan are the major trading partners of South Africa.

As a tourist planning a trip to South Africa, a 360-degree perspective of this country will help you carry yourself with poise in formal as well as informal situations. As a business personnel or an employee dealing with a South African counterpart, it becomes all the more important to acquaint yourself with social and cultural norms of this land.

Topics

This module will cover the following topics:

  1. An Introduction to South Africa
  2. Facts
  3. History
  4. Ways of Life
  5. Business Etiquette

Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  1. Examine how to conduct yourself confidently in unknown situations
  2. Describe how to develop a strong business rapport when you arrive at your destination
  3. Examine business, dining and dressing etiquette specific to this land

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