- Arriving on time for meetings is important even though you may be kept waiting.
- Beginning with small talk helps establish a base for the relationship, after which discussion of business matters can begin. It is best to allow your host to begin the business discussion.
- Appropriate small talk topics include: family, sports, Azeri food and places of interest.
- Avoid talking and asking about politics, drugs, sex, and religion.
- Meetings can go on for longer than scheduled. Be patient and polite and go with the flow.
- If you are offered tea, accept it.
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