Meet and Greet – Seminar expectations

–         A short history on Malaysia
–         Malaysia’s development and its position in ASEAN
–         Comparing development in Germany and Malaysia
–         Salutations, exchanging of business cards and names
–         Taboo subjects
–         The first impressions, dress code and status symbols
–         Important Do’s and Don’ts
–         The role of religion in the society
–         Making friends with locals
–         Meeting and resolving conflicts
–         Planning and decision making in Malaysia
–         Direct vs Indirect communication
–         Time and decision commitments

– Image of Germans/Germany in Singapore
– What are typical the traits of any culture?
– The iceberg of cultural characteristics
– The role of religion in Singapore
– The value of face-saving-gestures
– Bureaucracy and its effects
– What is Singlish?
– What are typical German and Singaporean behaviour?
– Praising and criticising team members
– Communication modus and it’s benefits
– Leadership styles in Singapore
– Do’s and Don’ts in discussions

• A short history of Germany
• Geography
• Citizens of Germany
• Languages, Religion and Tradition
• Finding your place in Germany
• Living in Germany
• Shopping
• National and private health care
• Transportation
• Experiencing German society
• Making friend with Germans
• What is good social behaviour?
• Giving presents
• Salutations and Names
• Body language
• Alcohol consumption
• Handymen and prices
• Housing in Germany
• Mosquitoes and insects
• Cleanliness and jay walking
• Going out for the evening
• Styles of communication in Germany – direct v indirect
• Business ethics
• Presentations
• Cultural Shock what is it?
• What do Germans think about your country?