Around the world the wrapping can be just as important as the gift itself. In China, you should avoid wrapping gifts in white or green paper, as they are considered unlucky colors. Gestures Gestures vary greatly from country to country, and can easily be the source of slight misunderstanding or serious offences. In Iran, you can go ahead and cross your legs if you want to. But, be careful that the sole of your foot isn't facing anyone, as this would be an insult.
People are very, very resistant to change.
Regardless of the degree to which change is accepted in the country where you work, it is important to familiarize yourself with the fine points of the local business etiquette. Nanayakkara explains that in Sri Lanka, it is generally not acceptable to drink or smoke in front of your boss. At the last round of the interview process, he was invited to a dinner with the nine other candidates. Everyone at the dinner was offered a drink. Nobody would take one except him because he thought he wouldn't be selected anyway.