Business across cultures 2

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Across
  1. 1. holidays non-working days recognized by governments
  2. 3. holidays official national days off, especially in the UK
  3. 6. hours the standard times people work during a day or week
  4. 11. confidence in the integrity or reliability of others
  5. 13. a person who identifies strongly with group belonging and loyalty
  6. 15. physical space maintained between people during interaction
  7. 16. days of rest or celebration when work is typically paused
  8. 17. what is considered funny or appropriate in conversation
  9. 18. contact touching behavior such as handshakes, hugs, or kisses in professional settings
  10. 21. a cultural value prioritizing group harmony, loyalty, and shared goals
  11. 23. a cultural perception of how time should be structured or respected
  12. 25. entity viewing oneself as separate from the group or community
  13. 26. the way people say hello, often culturally specific
  14. 28. breakfast a business meeting held over breakfast
  15. 29. contact the act of looking directly into someone's eyes—can signify honesty or aggression
  16. 31. valuing peaceful relationships and avoiding conflict
  17. 32. the practice of staying at work longer than required to appear committed
Down
  1. 2. important social or professional relationships in some cultures
  2. 4. a strong sense of commitment to one’s group, company, or family
  3. 5. a person who values self-reliance and autonomy over group ties
  4. 7. a cultural value emphasizing personal independence and individual goals
  5. 8. and entertaining how food is used in building work relationships or conducting business
  6. 9. break a midday pause from work for eating or resting
  7. 10. the habit or cultural expectation of being on time
  8. 12. of conversation norms for who speaks when, how much, and in what tone
  9. 14. a common boundary concern—whether it's used after hours or not
  10. 19. the line between professional and personal life
  11. 20. work and private life clear distinction between job responsibilities and personal time
  12. 22. gifts given in a business or social context, with varying norms across cultures
  13. 24. body movements that carry meaning, such as hand signals
  14. 27. the culturally appropriate way to end an interaction or meeting
  15. 30. of silence the meaning and acceptability of silence in communication