APEC - Internationalization of industrial Science and Technology

Establishing rapport.
Speak plainly and expect what you say to be taken literally.
Remain modest at all times.
Australians generally dislike negotiating and aggressive sales techniques.
Australian businesspeople may emphasize profit over market share.
Refrain from discussing your personal life during business negotiations.
Generally, Australians do not like or trust people who appear to give excessive praise.
The work environment in Australian business culture tends to be collaborative.
Deadlines and producing results are the main sources of anxiety in this culture.
Decisions of any kind must be in accordance with company policy.
Handshake is the preferred greeting.