(1) Poles should shake hands with strangers and say their names at the same time, otherwise it is impolite.

(2) Poles attach great importance to the concept of time, and they must arrive on time according to the agreed time when talking business with Poles.

(3) Poles have strong national pride. When talking with them, they mentioned the great men of Poland and their contribution to world civilization, which made the Poles laugh the most.

2. What gifts do Polish customers like?

(1) beautifully packaged small gifts, vermicelli, etc. Poles like beautifully wrapped gifts.

(2) Ceramic tableware, you can send some Chinese style tableware.

(3) wine. Poles love wine very much.

3, social etiquette and customs taboo

Poles usually shake hands when meeting guests in social situations. When friends and relatives meet, they usually hug. They are also very popular in kissing hands. Generally, a lady puts out her hand first. When her hand droops, the other person can gently put it in her hand and kiss, but don't get too close to the lady's hand.

You should wear a conservative suit on any occasion. Meeting with government officials requires an appointment in advance. Poland is an enterprise and institution, basically state-owned, and its efficiency is very slow, so it is necessary to be prepared for many negotiations. Polish officials treat foreign businessmen like other eastern European businessmen. Bargaining is the job of these officials. You should be prepared for a discount.

Only between close friends will the names match each other. It is absolutely necessary to make an appointment in advance.

Even for a short visit, send flowers to the hostess as usual (odd numbers only). Be sure to remove the wrapping paper when giving it to the hostess. Note: you can't send red roses to show your love.

They especially like flowers and give different flowers different meanings to convey their different feelings: they regard roses as a symbol of "love"; They think carnations mean "wit" and "happiness"; Regard orchids as "flowers of passion"; Use chrysanthemums as "flowers for cemeteries"; They like pansies best. People think pansy gives people happiness and happiness. Therefore, people regard it as the national flower.

They pay attention to sending a bunch of flowers. It is considered elegant that a bunch of flowers is composed of one kind of flowers, but it is impolite to send two bunches of flowers in their eyes.

He also loves eagles more. Regard the eagle as a symbol of strength and wisdom. Therefore, people call the eagle the national bird.

Influenced by religion, Poles developed a special style of wearing "crosses", such as necklaces and badges. No matter old people, middle-aged people or young people, some even children wear them.

They like to talk about their country, culture and American lifestyle, as well as personal and family life.

The pole likes the fabric with red, yellow and blue stripes. All the colors are harmonious and beautiful.

Whether it is a formal or informal dinner, you should make a toast. Poles generally like to drink hard liquor. At business parties or other occasions, people may keep pouring you good brandy.

They taboo "13" and "Friday". They think "13" and "Friday" are ominous numbers and dates, symbolizing bad luck and disaster.

They are afraid of being asked about their personal salary, age, religion and social status. Because they think these are private matters and don't need others to ask.

They are jealous of chrysanthemums in their relationship. Think that chrysanthemums are flowers for funerals; I don't like sending red roses, because red roses are a symbol of romantic love.

4. Dining etiquette and taboos

Due to the influence of geographical environment, Poles are similar to other eastern European countries in food customs. Daily meals are mainly western food, but also Chinese food, and the appetite is also large.

Poles are forbidden to eat in odd numbers, especially 13 at the same table, and it is also forbidden to hold any ceremonial activities on 13 Friday.

They have a unique habit of dividing dishes. Whenever they eat whole chickens, ducks and geese, they are always willing to let the youngest hostess at the table divide them up, send one to the guest's plate and eat them together.

Poles don't like shrimp, crab and seafood in their diet; I don't like steamed food such as pickled cucumbers.

5. Topics suitable for communication with Poles

Polish cuisine: red vegetable soup (listed as one of the three famous soups in the world), Polish sausage (originally made of horse meat, now made of pork and turkey), fried pork chops (eaten as staple food, covered with bread crumbs and then eaten with potatoes and cabbage), Donazi (dessert) and jiaozi, Poland (eaten on more important festivals).

Polish wine: Polish wodka enjoys a high reputation all over the world, and "wyborowa", "zubrowka", "luksusowa" and "belvedere" are famous almost everywhere. The specialty is pure vodka, and its crown of kings belongs to fine vodka.

Polish beauty: wieliczka salt mine, Auschwitz concentration camp and Biawowiza forest are listed as world cultural heritage and world natural heritage.

Polish celebrities: Nobel Prize winner Madame Curie, great composer and pianist Chopin and the founder of modern astronomy Copernicus.