Business culture of Finninsh people

It is possible to tell with confidence, that even usual Finns are businessmen in the literal meaning of this word. At first sight, apparently, it seems that there is no result behind their sluggishness, but this is an erroneous opinion. Finns are avaricious in gestures, in words and actions, but they are productive. No matter what they do, let it be a usual physical activity or work of intellectual plan — you always notice with surprise that work is done not only better than it should be, but also is productive, than it was represented.

The business culture of Finnish businessmen is not տհե demonstration and picturesqueness, it is the efficiency sometimes seeming unduly strict and constrained. But it doesn’t stir all, it only promotes developmenat of the Finnish economy.

Development of this northern country especially during the last decades is an example of effective economic growth. The Finnish business is stable and successful. In Helsinki all infrastructure has been created for development of modern business and maintenance of a normal business life rhythm for the majority of companies the offices of which are in capital. And how many companies there are across Finland!?

Among restraint of business relations of Finns the emotionality and an expressive look, to put it mildly, are not absolutely ethical. Gestures and poses, for example, the hands crossed on a breast (widespread gesture for many nations) will be apprehended by the Finnish colleagues as the display of arrogance, will cause negative attitude in the Finnish businessmen and will be apprehended by them quite cool.

It is not necessary to pass the border line from business relations to friendly ones: hand shaking by two hands give, long holding it, thereby, wishing to show special sympathy, such displays of feelings are not acceptable to do. Finns love a distance in any business relations. To tell about them that they are too semi-official is also impossible.

The Finnish businessmen speak English and own language etiquette.

The Finnish businessmen will never exaggerate the possibilities and won’t understand enthusiasm or emotional assurances of guarantees of the fulfilled promise. It can be apprehended as levity. It is not necessary to speak loudly, quickly and to aspire to tell about yourself more than it is necessary. Remember that the Finnish business circles are represented more often by people who aren’t casual in business, they can perfectly combine about you the representation which will be true. Easy, efficiently, frostily show prospect of your general business, on a course opening possibility and your company. Finns are able to appreciate clearness and logic of statement of thought, efficiency and presentation.