How to deal with the Israelis
Introduction: Although Israel is small, its economy is developed and prosperous. Israel is resource-poor and its main resource is people. The government attaches great importance to education and scientific research and regards this as a national policy. Below is what I bring to you on how to deal with Israelis. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.
Overview of Israel
Country name: THE STATE OF ISRAEL.
Area: The current actual control area is about 25,000 square kilometers.
Population: 7.36 million, of which Jews account for 80%.
Language and religion: Hebrew and Arabic are both official languages, and English is commonly used. Most of the residents believe in Judaism, while the rest believe in Islam, Christianity and other religions.
The Israelis respect the Chinese very much. Our two nations have many similarities. Both countries have a long history and culture, and they attach great importance to family; Like the Chinese, Israelis attach great importance to friendship among friends. During World War II, when the Jews were persecuted, only Shanghai provided a refuge for the Jews. We have always kept this history in our hearts. A friend in need is a friend indeed. ?Consul General Ayak said seriously,?If you have any questions you want to know, I will try my best to answer them
Characteristics of the Israelis
●National characteristics
Chapter First, the characteristic of the Israeli nation is that they never give up easily, set their goals and work hard to achieve them.
Second, tenacious survivability. They have endured many hardships throughout the ages, but the Israelis have survived with their strong will and will not be destroyed by others.
Thirdly, Israelis attach great importance to education. No matter how poor their family is, they will never give up on education even if they have no food to eat.
Fourth, Israel is short of natural resources. Israelis must be strong in a certain field to survive. They invested huge material and human resources in scientific research and education, and finally were able to survive and develop.
●Meeting Etiquette
When Israelis meet for the first time, they usually shake hands and exchange business cards; when they get to know each other the second or third time, they shake hands, give a hug, and ask about their health and life. situation such issues.
It is relatively easy to interact with Israel. Generally, you can tell their emotions from their body language. If you are happy, nothing will be a problem; if you see them seem anxious or anxious, If they feel uncomfortable, it means there is something they need to pay attention to, or they are not satisfied with the outcome of the conversation. Generally speaking, Israelis are more straightforward and straightforward. Right is right and wrong is wrong. They don’t talk in roundabout ways. This may be a shortcoming, and sometimes it offends people. For example, when eating, Israelis feel that the food is not good, and they will say so directly.
Israelis dress similarly to Westerners, with dark clothes, light mid-shirts, and colorful ties. Women like brightly colored clothing, and Israel is also a fashion designer.
Israelis like to debate with others and like challenging topics. Everyone has their own opinions. Two Israelis will have three views together.
Generally, Israelis are very concerned about the news and like to talk about sports, politics, food, culture, art and other topics. They also talk about diverse topics such as family, children and life. For Israelis, there are no taboo subjects. Because Israelis are relatively well-educated and have a relatively rich cultural knowledge structure.
The Israelis have no taboos on colors or numbers.
●Catering requirements
Most Israelis are immigrants. Their catering culture is diverse and they are willing to accept new and different things. There are some people who are strict religious believers, and their food is strictly in accordance with Shariah regulations. For such strict religious believers, meat and dairy products cannot be eaten together. The slaughtering and cooking methods of meat must be in accordance with Jewish teachings. act.
When interacting with Jews, ask first if there are any food taboos when dining. If you know there are taboos, just ask for vegetables, fruits, potatoes and rice when ordering; some Jews Yes, we eat fish, but we have to eat fish with scales. We don’t eat seafood and shells. People who are not religious have no taboos and are willing to try new things. Many Jews like Chinese food very much.
Israelis are not used to smoking. They believe that smoking is harmful to the body. When it comes to dining, Israelis generally use knives and forks, while Chinese use chopsticks. Many Israelis are willing to use chopsticks when eating Chinese food. The Consul General said, for example, he sometimes When he went out to attend a business meeting, the host prepared a knife and fork for him. In fact, for him, he was more willing to use chopsticks; also, the habit of toasting was different. The Israelis also drank a little wine but not too much. Don't want to get drunk.
The common beverage that Israelis drink is mineral water, and they also drink a lot of coffee and Chinese tea. The official events we host will provide some food in accordance with some Jewish regulations, and there are official regulations on taboo foods. is not provided. Consul General Ayak said with a smile, "If China invites me to dinner, I have no taboos. I like Chinese food very much." ?
Characteristics of Israeli business
●Four major characteristics
Israeli businessmen have four major characteristics in doing business.
First, he is very punctual; second, he pays attention to dressing appropriately; third, he makes full preparations before meeting; fourth, he pays great attention to interpersonal relationships and abides by contracts.
Generally, they will prepare a written contract when doing business, which is very important to them. They are more cautious, a little shy, and cautious in doing things step by step. In business interactions, they build trust and friendship. Maybe written contracts are not very important to them, or even unnecessary.
For Israelis, after becoming good friends, we become family members. ?Consul General Ayak said.
●Business skills
The Israelis are world-famous for their business wisdom. The Jews did not have their own country for thousands of years. They were scattered around the world. All they could do was do business. Others are not allowed, so you will naturally become smarter in business over time.
How do Israeli businessmen perform in a specific business?
Consul General Aiyak gave an example. If an Israeli wants to sell a product, he will first introduce it to you. Product background and company background, explain how they develop products, how much energy and financial resources they invest, they will emphasize that the product has good market prospects, etc., and then introduce a product in detail, emphasizing that the quality is very good, It is durable, and the price of the product will be quoted to you in the end. Even if the price is high, it is worth the money.
Israeli businessmen will also spend some time on public relations activities, such as inviting them to dinner, watching a theater, etc. If you become a long-term partner, they will remember your birthday and ask you to take your family out for fun.
●Be good at seizing business opportunities
95% of the work of the Israeli Consulate General in Shanghai is to promote economic, trade and cultural cooperation between Israel and China.
There is an Israeli Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. They hold regular activities, which include some opportunities for cooperation between Israel and China. Israeli delegations often visit China for inspections, and Chinese delegations also visit Israel. These exchange visits contain a lot of business opportunities; there are also exhibitions. For example, in March every year, Israelis organize groups to come to China to participate in the semiconductor exhibition. Every May, Chinese businessmen go to Israel to participate in the agricultural exhibition. Through bilateral Through exchanges, companies on both sides have gained many business opportunities.
Business Customs
When Chinese companies do business with Israeli companies, they must pay attention to the following matters:
A. Please communicate (fax or letter) with Israeli companies Use English.
B. Israeli companies hope that foreign partners will respond quickly to letters. If you think it will take a week for the Israeli company to reply, please notify them by fax first.
C. When introducing yourself to an Israeli company, please focus on introducing your main business.
If the business spans many unrelated departments, it will leave a lack of seriousness. It is best to attach a product catalog (English catalog) when introducing the situation.
D. Israeli companies regard business contracts as the basis of cooperation. Once the contract is agreed and signed by both parties, neither party may violate or change it at will.
You should also know other relevant information:
A. Transportation: Israeli ZIM Shipping Company has opened flights between China and Israel. Israeli airline EL AL has direct scheduled flights between Beijing and Tel Aviv.
B. Tariff regulations: Israel and China signed a trade agreement in 1992, which normalized trade relations between the two countries.
◆China’s exports to Israel enjoy most-favored-nation tariff treatment. Most products exported from China to Israel do not require Israeli import licenses. Some products such as textiles require an import license, which is automatically granted by the Israeli Ministry of Industry and Trade. However, there are several products such as porcelain, batteries, toys, etc. that must be approved and certified by the Israel Standards Institute before entering Israel.
All import procedures and required import licenses are usually handled by Israeli importers.
◆Israeli products exported to China enjoy the lowest tariff treatment imposed by China on imported products from friendly countries.
C. Israel’s working days are from Sunday to Friday, but many companies and government departments do not work on Fridays. Working hours are from 8am/9am to 4pm/5pm.
Main taboos
Every Saturday is the Jewish "Sabbath". The elevators in some buildings in Israel are equipped with automatic buttons in advance. No buttons are needed. They automatically open every other floor. Stop once. Photography is prohibited in the Jewish Quarter, especially for outsiders. Smoking is not allowed in public places.
1. The Sabbath when all traffic stops
The Jewish Sabbath begins when the sun sets into the sea on Friday and ends on Saturday evening; most restaurants, movie theaters and other places are closed during this period. None are open for business, and public transportation has come to a standstill. On the Sabbath, all transportation agencies in Jerusalem stopped working. On this day, tourists are advised not to drive to areas where Orthodox Jews live. Otherwise, the Jews would be furious and throw stones at the people in the car.
2. Don’t praise Arab countries
Disputes between Israel and Arab countries are endless. Religious reasons are the root cause of this dispute. Muslims regard Jerusalem as their holy land, an issue that remains troubling to this day. Therefore, when visiting Israel or Arab countries, you should avoid praising the other country, otherwise it will inevitably cause trouble.
3. Dietary taboos
Originated from the biblical dietary regulations. According to these regulations (kashrut), Jews can only eat certain types of meat and fish. Pork, rabbit meat, and shellfish are not allowed. You can eat anything in the water that has no wings or scales, birds and the like, things that have wings and crawl on all fours, locusts, grasshoppers, crickets and their kind, and grasshoppers and their kind. In addition, utensils for dairy products must be used separately from utensils for meat products. Fish, eggs, fruits and vegetables (pareve foods) can be eaten with meat or dairy products. Separate utensils for dairy and meat should be used, washed and stored separately. No cooking is allowed on the Sabbath, only prepared food can be simmered over low heat. Usually such food is Cholent (dish made the day before) or Kugel (similar to noodles). According to Jewish teachings, Jews do not eat pork and jellyfish, and they cannot eat meat and dairy products together. Slaughter animals humanely, and eat blood, pork, fish without scales, and other prohibited foods. Israelis do not eat pork, but they can eat beef, but the cattle must be slaughtered in the presence of a Jewish priest, and the slaughtered cattle must not be too painful before they can be eaten. They also have some taboos: beef and milk cannot be cooked at the same time, nor can they be eaten together. Fish without scales are also prohibited.
There are many dietary taboos in Judaism.
Regarding blood, the Book of Leviticus in the Old Testament says that the Lord warned the Israelites, "If any of the people of the house of Israel, or any foreigner who sojourns among them, eat any blood, I will turn my face against him who eats blood. cut him off from among his people. ?
4. Just saying "sorry" will not solve the problem
If a mistake is made in Israel, just saying "sorry" will often not end the matter. Once you make a mistake, you must clearly explain the reason for the mistake, and then discuss and communicate with the other party. If you omit this and just say "I'm sorry" to pass it off, you will attract contempt from the other party. For one thing, you should reveal the reason why you are doing this, and not give in unless the other party completely understands it? This can also be said to be mutual respect.
5. When visiting Jewish holy places and churches
Most Israelis are not strict about etiquette, but when visiting holy places, etiquette must be observed and is very strict. To enter a Jewish holy place or church, men must wear a hat called a kobah. When entering a Muslim church, you must take off your shoes, and when entering a Christian church barefoot, you must take off your hat. When visiting these places, you should not treat them like a tourist. The atmosphere should be serious and you should never laugh and laugh all the way. ;