The content in GlobeSmart describes values and behaviors that are typically found among business people in different countries. The content has been developed and is continually being reviewed by individuals from the countries and cultures being described. (See GlobeSmart Research & Review Process)

GlobeSmart is, however, not a source of cultural absolutes, and the information provided in GlobeSmart will not apply to every individual in every situation. In all cultures, an individual's values, expectations and behaviors will vary according to his/her background, experiences, education, ethnicity, gender, age, amount of contact with other cultures and a number of other variables that form an individual’s life experience.  

GlobeSmart content is intended to provide useful generalizations and examples - it is not meant to promote stereotypes.  The distinction between a generalization and a stereotype is displayed below:

If you have ideas, examples or anecdotes that will improve the usefulness of GlobeSmart content, please click on the "Add Your Experience" icon at the bottom of the appropriate content section.

Our editorial team will review your comments, and if they are deemed to be useful and accurate, they will be added to the section – anonymously - under a subtitle called "FieldNotes: Comments from other GlobeSmart users related to this topic."

We look forward to hearing from you.

The GlobeSmart Development Team

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