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The most important etiquette rules to know when traveling for business to 10 countries around the world

April 4, 2016

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Business customs vary tremendously around the world — what might be considered rude in one country can be completely acceptable in another.

To help employees understand how office etiquette varies, UK office-supplier Viking reached out to 18 of their international employees who have worked in countries that range from Germany to the US.

The results help gain insight into office customs in countries like Germany, where arriving late is looked down upon, and others like Saudi Arabia, where being late is more common.

Besides giving information on when to show up to the office, the graphic also points out tips for what to wear and how to relate to fellow workers.

Scroll down for your go-to guide the next time you need to conduct international business.

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