Cultural Training Webinar
Module 6: Country Specific
The Republic of Georgia
- Both task and event oriented
- Polychronic
- Hierarchical, but equality is becoming more important
- Competitive and collectivist
- Both direct and indirect communication
Georgia
General Information
- Georgian is most common language
- Greet with a handshake
- Personal space similar to the US
- Err on the side of indirect communication
General Information
Operating in the Workplace
- Usually address others using surnames
- Shake hands with everyone at start and end of meeting
- Conservative business attire
- Meetings may be interrupted and change topic
Workplace
Dining and Going Out
- Use Taxify to reserve taxis
- Jeans are common, but shorts aren't
- Tips expected at restaurants (10-20%)
Dining and Going Out