Todd, an American Strategy Specialist, Visits His Company's Italian Affiliate

question 28

Multiple Choice

Todd, an American strategy specialist, visits his company's Italian affiliate. He is introduced to Annette, a native Italian and the human resources director of the Italian affiliate. Todd should probably:

• A) give Annette an American-style bear hug.
• B) kiss Annette rather firmly on the forehead.
• C) lightly kiss Annette on the lips.
• D) lightly kiss Annette on both cheeks.

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