1. Ireland
By Nathan Bassett

2. Ireland’s Flag

3. Ireland Have a republic form of government The capital city is Dublin
Slightly larger than West Virginia
The currency it uses is Euros

4. Ireland

5. Ireland Business Greetings
Shake hands with everyone present
Including women and children
Firm handshake and is expected to maintain eye contact
Shake hands again when leaving
Business cards are exchanged at the begging of the meeting

6. Ireland’s Business Dress
Dress modestly and conservatively (No Flashy COLORS)
Men should wear suits or sport coats and ties
Women should wear suits or dresses and blazers

7. Ireland Business Introductions
Always introduce the client first
If it's not a client, always introduce the higher-ranking person first
If they are of equal rank, introduce the one you know least to the one you know better

8. Irish Table Manners
It is polite to eat everything served to you in a private home
Always offer to buy drinks
Refusing a drink can be perceived as insult in Ireland.
Always order a pint of Guinness
Do not talk about business unless host brings it up.

9. Irish Gift Giving
You should always bring a bottle of wine or a box of chocolate to your host
Bring flowers to give
On Business gatherings gift giving is really not excepted unless it is a small gift

10. Conclusion The Irish respect reserved behavior
Assume that children will be included in family entertaining
Remember the Irish want to do things their way
Irish LOVE THEIR GUINNESS!!

11. Sources
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