First of all, it is important to fix an appointment a few days in advance, moreover being late to the appointment will be interpreted by locals as disrespect. But it is necessary to be diligent and accurate irrespectively of importance of the meeting; if you are late for a couple of minutes, it will be as well interpreted as a serious “offence”. An optimum way to start a conversation is to touch upon neutral topics, proceeding to serious business later. Small gifts especially of intellectual meaning are welcome and will help to establish a contact and earn confidence of new people and business associates.
The matter is that education and self-improvement are highly valued by local residents. They are proud of their culture and history. Many of them are keen on philosophy and art. If interlocutor is intelligent and well informed as well as interested in poesy or philosophy, the gift will be much appreciated. Moreover it will be a guarantee of trust relations. Books or art albums will be the best choice to present to locals being appropriate in any situation.
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