| type="text/javascript"> | | | | The way to accommodate oneself to the new local |
| There is a famous proverb: âWhen in Rome, | | | | features can be integrated to the cultural shock with |
| do as the Romans doâ. But it is significant that | | | | two methods: the expatriation and the |
| in the situation of the repatriation this proverb must not | | | | companyâs system of preparation. The |
| be the rule. The best way in new conditions is not to | | | | experience approach is appropriate characteristic to |
| copy the behavior and mimic of the local population, | | | | determine the personal possesses, the capability of |
| but to behave natural and just be yourself. But it does | | | | studying, comprehension and coping. According to |
| not mean that the person have to ignore the local | | | | Gesteland, there are four main cultural factors: |
| customs and traditions. The local habits must be | | | | business focus against relationship focus; formal |
| honored and the rules must be kept. Also the elements | | | | against informal; strict time against fluid time; |
| of the culture such as needs, preferences, values, | | | | expressive against reserved. Relationship directed are |
| norms are required to be observed and understood. | | | | Africa, Latin America and Asia. People from these |
| Those managers, who understand the importance of | | | | countries prefer not to deal business with businessmen |
| traditions from one culture to another, easier accept | | | | from abroad. |
| the difficulties of such changes. | | | | |