Conversations and Networking
· The British are reserved, which may cause them to appear cool and indifferent or overly formal. In fact, they are very friendly and helpful to foreigners.
· Shake hands with everyone present -- men, women, and children -- at business and social meetings. Shake hands again when leaving.
· Handshakes are light -- not firm.
·Women should extend their hand to men first.
· Use last names until specifically invited by your British hosts or colleagues to use their first names.