Men and women shake hands when they meet for the first time. At the first meeting, it is polite to say - nice to meet you ("enchanté" or "aangenaam"). An effort to speak the language (either Dutch or French) is always welcome.
When meeting someone for the first time, the topic "where are you from?" is always a good idea. Work can be discussed as well, as long as there is not a huge gap between the levels of the two parties (boastfulness is not well perceived). In Belgium, a sensitive issue is the relations between Dutch and French speakers. You should avoid questions or comments on that topic. As a general trend, humour is more than welcome. Belgians are known for their auto derision and their sense of humour (although, of course, there are exceptions). On the other hand, Belgian culture is more formal than Canadian culture. An extensive use of the words "thank you" and "sorry" is recommended.
Men and women shake hands when they meet for the first time. At the first meeting, it is polite to say - nice to meet you ("enchanté" or "aangenaam"). An effort to speak the language (either Dutch or French) is always welcome.When meeting someone for the first time, the topic "where are you from?" is always a good idea. Work can be discussed as well, as long as there is not a huge gap between the levels of the two parties (boastfulness is not well perceived). In Belgium, a sensitive issue is the relations between Dutch and French speakers. You should avoid questions or comments on that topic. As a general trend, humour is more than welcome. Belgians are known for their auto derision and their sense of humour (although, of course, there are exceptions). On the other hand, Belgian culture is more formal than Canadian culture. An extensive use of the words "thank you" and "sorry" is recommended.
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