Work and Professional Culture

Business Etiquette

France: - Hierarchical structures - Lengthy meetings with philosophical discussions - Lunch breaks sacred - August often vacation month

Quebec: - More egalitarian than France - Efficiency valued - Mix of French and English in business - Winter affects work patterns

Africa (varies by country): - Relationship building before business - Respect for seniority - Group consensus important - Oral agreements significant

Communication Styles: ``` France: "Ce n'est pas mal" (It's not bad) = It's quite good Quebec: "C'est correct" = It's fine/okay Senegal: "Inshallah" = If God wills (future planning) Haiti: "Degaje" = Make do/Figure it out ```