Imagine you're part of the executive team at a mid-sized computer chip company

Imagine you're part of the executive team at a mid-sized computer chip company. Your team is working on opening three new factories—one in Japan, one in Brazil, and one in France.

Choose one of these countries and use an AI tool like Microsoft Co-pilot to learn about that country’s business customs and cultural expectations.

In your post, answer these three questions:

What are 3–5 important cultural things to know about doing business in that country? (Think about customs, etiquette, or traditions.)

How might your own culture affect the way you approach the negotiation? What differences should you be aware of?

How would you prepare for your first in-person meeting in that country?