Bonjour de Belgique!
Par Mathieu Stein
1. They do business in a bureaucratic method. Many speak English so speaking French or Flemish is not necessary. Business is done logically with reason and usually has critical discussions.
2. Business is done with subtlety because it shows directness, so don’t always make eye-contact. Don’t be confrontational because that is viewed as rude.
3. Imports: Chemicals, Equipment, Food,Transportation Equipment, Oil Products, Machinery, Raw Diamonds, and pharmaceuticals.
Exports: Foods, Chemicals, Diamonds, Metal and their products, Machinery, and Equipment.
4. The Belgian Natural Resources are silica, carbonates, and construction materials.
5. The Euro (In European Union)
6. They eat at restaurants and homes, the latter for more secluded personal friends. If food is left on your plate, it is considered rude. They follow the Continental table manners. Arriving on time and dressing formally are the usual expectations for guests. If you praise their food, it delights them greatly so.
7. When eating, keep your hands off the table. A formal handshake before business gives respect. Dress neatly because otherwise it is rude.
8. Handshakes are given and when meeting a woman a kiss on both cheeks, with man and man, just a handshake.
9. How you dress is a very important part of Belgium. They take pride in being neat and is considered a way of showing national pride. They try to dress well for good first impressions.
10. Anthem: The Brabanconne
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