- Tip 11
- Punctuality is important but less so than in Sweden.
- Tip 12
- Do not feel the need to speak during a meeting merely for the sake of saying something. Finns respect those who interject in a timely, succinct and appropriate way.
- Tip 13
- Being overly enthusiastic about a proposal can backfire on you. It is necessary to look at the possible downsides before succumbing to optimism.
- Tip 14
- Teams consist of groups of individuals who like to be given tangible tasks and then allowed to perform them with relatively little interference.
- Tip 15
- Silence is golden in Finland. Do not feel the need to fill every silence that occurs in a meeting.
- Tip 16
- Body language and feedback are limited and difficult to read. Do not be too disheartened if your presentation does not meet with the rapturous applause you had anticipated.
- Tip 17
- Humour is acceptable in many business situations and Finns appreciate dry, sardonic wit.
- Tip 18
- Finns are good linguists and often speak several languages to a good level. Fear of making mistakes can make Finns reticent to show their level of fluency.
- Tip 19
- Work and private are largely separated, with inter-company social functions being formally organised affairs. The Scandinavian hard-drinking reputation of days gone by still exists to a certain extent and business dinners can occasionally prove exhausting.
- Tip 20
- If travelling to Finland in the winter, be prepared for the worst. Take lots of layers of warm clothing as well as a hat, scarf and gloves.
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