When I was in sales, I used to think I was simply selling products to customers. I was wrong. I later realized business wasn't about selling things; it was all about building solid business relationships.
In some countries, consuming alcohol is a common method used in business relationship building, but don't expect to drink alcohol in Kuwait, Iran or Saudi Arabia; the consumption of alcohol is forbidden. In Korea, alcohol is generously shared and indulged in at business and social occasions. In Australia, business related social drinking is discouraged, while consuming moderate amounts of alcohol at business meals in Germany is common. In Russia, you are expected to drink to establish closer business relationships. For those who don't want to drink alcoholic beverages at business gatherings,experts recommend that you order one anyway and not consume it, or order something that has the appearance of an alcoholic beverage.
Notes:
gather: come together
In some countries, consuming alcohol is a common method used in business relationship building, but don't expect to drink alcohol in Kuwait, Iran or Saudi Arabia; the consumption of alcohol is forbidden. In Korea, alcohol is generously shared and indulged in at business and social occasions. In Australia, business related social drinking is discouraged, while consuming moderate amounts of alcohol at business meals in Germany is common. In Russia, you are expected to drink to establish closer business relationships. For those who don't want to drink alcoholic beverages at business gatherings,experts recommend that you order one anyway and not consume it, or order something that has the appearance of an alcoholic beverage.
Notes:
gather: come together
Kuwait
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