- Titles are important and it is best to address people directly by using Mr., Mrs., or Miss, followed by the surname. Note: for French-speakers : "Monsieur" is for Mr, "Madame" is Mrs. and "Mademoiselle" is Miss. For Dutch/Flemish speakers: "Meneer" is for Mr. and "Mevrouw" is for Mrs.
- You should always wait to be invited to use first names before doing so yourself.
- There is no set protocol surrounding the giving and receiving of business cards.
- It is a good idea to have one side of your business card translated into French and/or Dutch, depending on the area of you will be in.
- People are quite relaxed about using first names, especially on the Dutch-speaking side. However, when in doubt, it’s safer to use formal addressing.
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