Due to the fact that almost all women are full time active on the labour market, household responsibilities and childcare are shared between men and women. Working in Finland Finns are sincere, straightforward and direct, although they will never utter their criticism directly, especially not to people they do not know well. Please note that silence is seen as an integral part of social interaction, and subsequently, pauses in the conversation are seen as friendly and appropriate. Working in France Both business and government life are characterised by a strong hierarchical structure. Positions and the corresponding power are clearly defined.
German manners are pretty formal.
During meetings personal opinions are aired with profound conviction, preferably against the opinions of everybody else. Everybody will have their say and is opposed quite strongly. Only for important matters formal meetings are held. If you intend to do business in Hungary, you have to show you are willing to work together with them and that your intentions are not solely driven by the wish to make money. Your co-operativeness is essential to gain friends and becoming friends is what it takes to get something done.