Business across cultures 2

1. holidays non-working days recognized by governments
3. holidays official national days off, especially in the UK
6. hours the standard times people work during a day or week
11. confidence in the integrity or reliability of others
13. a person who identifies strongly with group belonging and loyalty
15. physical space maintained between people during interaction
16. days of rest or celebration when work is typically paused
17. what is considered funny or appropriate in conversation
18. contact touching behavior such as handshakes, hugs, or kisses in professional settings
21. a cultural value prioritizing group harmony, loyalty, and shared goals
23. a cultural perception of how time should be structured or respected
25. entity viewing oneself as separate from the group or community
26. the way people say hello, often culturally specific
28. breakfast a business meeting held over breakfast
29. contact the act of looking directly into someone's eyes—can signify honesty or aggression
31. valuing peaceful relationships and avoiding conflict
32. the practice of staying at work longer than required to appear committed

2. important social or professional relationships in some cultures
4. a strong sense of commitment to one’s group, company, or family
5. a person who values self-reliance and autonomy over group ties
7. a cultural value emphasizing personal independence and individual goals
8. and entertaining how food is used in building work relationships or conducting business
9. break a midday pause from work for eating or resting
10. the habit or cultural expectation of being on time
12. of conversation norms for who speaks when, how much, and in what tone
14. a common boundary concern—whether it's used after hours or not
19. the line between professional and personal life
20. work and private life clear distinction between job responsibilities and personal time
22. gifts given in a business or social context, with varying norms across cultures
24. body movements that carry meaning, such as hand signals
27. the culturally appropriate way to end an interaction or meeting
30. of silence the meaning and acceptability of silence in communication