It’s critical to have a broad sense of the different work cultures and overview of many French and Spanish speaking co-workers, bosses, clients, partners, neighbors and potential in-laws think…..Take a read through.
And with that said:
Fais attention!
¡Pon atención!
Our French Friends:
Look for a meeting of the minds.
Intellectual competence is very important.
Persuasion happens through carefully prepared and skilled rhetoric.
Strong emphasis is given to a logical presentation of one’s position coupled with well-reasoned, detailed solutions. A contract is viewed as a well-reasoned transaction.
Trust emerges slowly and is based on the perceived status and intellect of the other person.
Our Spanish Friends:
Look for a meeting of people.
Social competence is very important.
Persuasion through emotional appeal is crucial.
Socialization always precedes negotiations, which are characterized by an exchange of grand ideas and general principles.
A contract is viewed as a long-lasting relationship.
Trust is developed on the basis of frequent and warm interpersonal contact and transaction.
