When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
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Everyone likes when people are polite.
But being polite in an another country?
That´s easier said than done.
To be polite is very important in all countries.
In both Malaysia and Italy handshaking is the most ordinary
and visit card are used very often.
In Malaysia you receive it with both hands
and writing on a visit card you just have is improper and forbidden,
as long as the other person sees it.
How to adress others is importen in both countries,
and if you are uncertain you use Mr/Mrs, and you don´t say You to anyone,
like people in Sweden do, without being rude.
Punctuality is importen.
In Italy you should consider time because of the big trafficproblems.
Trafficproblems are not accepted as an excuse if you are late.




People in Malaysia are dressed in a suite/jacket and a tie in business and in Italy
they wear jacket, shirt and a tie.
Dark suite and with shirt are only used in the world of finance.
People in Italy always dress elegantly at work and at home.
Ladies use female dresses and nice shoes,
Business women in Malaysia cant´t use low cut tops,
short skirts or sweaters without arms.
In public it´s forbidden to dress in the house of royal colours, yellow and red.
That kind of rule doesn´t exist in Sweden or Italy.
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