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Traveling Overseas

Before meeting business associates in other countries, it is wise to educate yourself on the customs of other cultures and the background of the individuals you will be meeting. 

Behavior which might be considered acceptable or even unimpeachable in the U.S. may be considered offensive by people with different social rules.

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