Present your business card upon meeting. Business cards in English are acceptable. Belgians tend to socialize for a short period of time before they get down to business at meetings. Initial meetings are generally for getting acquainted and developing trust. Business meetings are formal.
Personal relationships follow business relationships.
Belgians are known for compromise, negotiation and common sense. They appreciate clear facts and figures. In Flanders, business organization is generally horizontal and simple. Participatory management, active consensus and delegation of responsibility are common in the workplace. Walloons prefer structure, formal organization, clear hierarchical systems and directive leadership.