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Brazil

Feel free to interrupt someone speaking during a meeting. They will not hesitate to interrupt you either and these interruptions are not considered ill-mannered.

China

Don’t give your host a clock as a gift as they are associated with death. If you are given a present, don’t open it until you are on your own later.

India

If offered tea, coffee or a snack, turn it down the first time so as not to appear greedy. You will be asked again and you can then accept.

Japan

The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan says: “Personal posture is important. Sit firmly in chairs at meetings. Don't slump, don't cross your legs.”

Pakistan

If you have been invited to a social function such as a party, it is fine to arrive up to an hour late.

Singapore

Avoid giving business gifts wrapped in white paper. Ethnic Chinese, Malays and Indians see it as a colour of mourning.

Spain

When you have finished eating a meal, show you have finished by putting your knife and fork horizontally across your plate with the prongs facing up and the handles facing to the right.

Sweden

Try to understand the Swedish concept of ‘lagom’. It translates to ‘just right’ and translates in a business environment to now doing anything unnecessary that would stop you doing the core task well.

United Arab Emirates

Don’t admire something at your host’s house too much. If you say you like it, your host may feel obliged to give it to you.