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Ans to the question no 2: There is a saying- “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” So, if a non-U.S. businessperson making a first contact with an American company asks for my advice, I would suggest him/her to try to act, dress and talk like a proper American businessperson. I would give him/her the following advices:  Americans usually form opinions of a person in the first few minutes. In order to make a good first impression on them, it’s better to be prepared and well-suited. Bonus points if you have a pair of matching shoes and socks that goes well with your clothing. Americans print an image of you depending on the way you first appear and lead a conversation.  Americans tend to be upfront, direct and blunt. They are very direct while stating their needs and words. Hence, they expect the people they are dealing with to be the same.  Americans prefer business proposals that are short, precise and straight to the point. They find long meetings to be a hassle and they would much prefer to wrap up their meetings as early as possible.  Americans are kind of aggressive and energetic when it comes to business. They would rather get straight to the point than beating around the bush. Thus, it is better to be concise and direct while communicating with them.  Some certain meeting etiquette and manners should be kept in mind when dealing with Americans. It is always better to arrive at the venue before time and it is considered as a good manner if you always keep a smile on your face. It is considered as bad manners if you keep staring, refuse to shake hands and if you have bad body odor.  One tip would be to watch American sitcoms such as “Friends” and “How I met your mother” to get familiar with American slangs, humor, body language, non-verbal cues, gestures and so on. So, by following the advices given above, a non-U.S. businessperson who is making a first contact with an American company would strive in his/her job....