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If you have any questions about research or resources you can:

1. Email library@tridenttech.edu
2. 843-574-6096  Main
3. 843-722-5540  Palmer
4. 843-899-8055  Berkeley

Use the Library's ebook databases to search for available online books.

Business Practices / Cultural Etiquette Resources 
 
When studying business practices around the world, there are many things that should be considered.  For a quick sampling of some things one might look for, view the online presentation "Doing Business around the World."

Books related to Business Communications can generally be found in the HF call number range.

Circulating Books

Global Business Etiquette: A Guide to International Communication and Customs HF5389 .M375 2006

International Business Etiquette. …… Three books in this series covering three areas: Latin America, Asia & the Pacific Rim, and Europe.  Each book has full chapters on individual countries.  by Ann Marie Sabath.           HF5389.3A78 S23 1999 --  HF5389.3.E85 S23 1999 --  HF5389.3.L3 S22 2000  (These titles are available in print and electronic format).

 Passport Series – Pocket Guides to Business, Customs, and Etiquette;
Individual pocket guides on various countries are available. Each guide includes areas like Dress & Appearance, Women in Business, Business Meetings, Time, etc.  Use keywords Business etiquette and your country’s or culture’s name (i.e. Business Etiquette and China) to search for a particular guide.

 Culture Shock – A Guide to Customs and Etiquette – Individual books on various cultures are available in this series of books.   Each book has a chapter titled Doing Business in…..(name of country). Use keywords etiquette and your country’s or culture’s name ( i.e. etiquette and Philippines) to search for specific books.

 Reference Titles (In Library Use Only)

 CultureGrams REF GT150 .C85 2006 - 4-volume set.
Provides up-to-date information on the world’s cultures.  Each country has a section on Greetings, Gestures, and Visiting in addition to other interesting things about the particular cultures.

Nations of the World: A Political, Economic & Business Handbook(10th ed.)  REF HF1010 .N37 2011

Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life    REF GN 333 .W67 2001 – This source is organized by ethnic groups. 

Business culture

Business etiquette

Business practices

Business taboos

CIA World Fact Book – Very thorough overview of individual countries.