Business Etiquette and Protocol

From the first post Social Customs, there are many items that relate to the Business Etiquette and Protocol of Denmark.

Meeting Etiquette in Denmark

• Making an appointment is necessary 
• To confirm an appointment, write it out. 
• Arrive to meetings on time. 
• Make a phone call if you are going to be late more than five minutes. 
• Initial correspondence should be made to the company and not an individual. 
• Be polite and wait for your turn to speak.

 

How to use Titles & Business Cards in Denmark

• Be sure to shake hands with everyone upon arriving and leaving. 
• Business cards are exchanged. Your business card should include the physical address of your company. 
• Danes use their professional title and surname. If someone does not have a professional title, use Mister (Herr), Mrs (Fru) or Miss (Froken). Danes tend to use first names quickly, but to be polite, wait to be requested before you use someone's first name.

Become more Familiar with Business Negotiation in Denmark

• Send an agenda before the meeting. 
• Talk with everyone who is involved before making a final decision.
•  Have your presentation accurate and well-organized. 
• While speaking, be sure to have eye contact. 
• Minimize small talk, get straight to the business. 
• Remain calm during the negotiation process. 

 

Works Cited:

Denmark - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette." Kwintessential. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 May 2013. <http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/denmark-country-profile.html>

Landers, Michael. "Denmark." Culture Crossing. Ed. Lisa Grossman. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 May 2013. <http://www.culturecrossing.net/>.