{"id":293428,"date":"2025-03-19T14:13:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T14:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/?p=293428"},"modified":"2025-04-11T14:06:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T13:06:17","slug":"the-art-of-business-networking-worldwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/nl\/blog\/the-art-of-business-networking-worldwide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Business Networking Worldwide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;HEADER BANNER&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Networking-Banne-WEB.jpg&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;%91%93&#8243;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;The Art of Business Networking Worldwide&#8221; subhead=&#8221;How to build strong business relationships anywhere across the globe&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;HEADER &#8211; The Art of Business Networking Worldwide&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;58px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; subhead_font_size=&#8221;25px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.29)&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;23px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; subhead_font_size_tablet=&#8221;20px&#8221; subhead_font_size_phone=&#8221;13px&#8221; subhead_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;%91%93&#8243; button_one_text__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;SECTION &#8211; Introduction&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;ROW &#8211; Introduction&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;80%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;80%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1420px&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;1420px&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;1420px&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;HEADER &#8211; Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;34px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Professional networking and business travel move hand-in-hand.<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;BODY &#8211; Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"469\">Networking is more than just handing out business cards and hoping for the best. What works in New York might fall flat in Tokyo. A firm handshake may seal a deal in Germany, but in the Middle East, it\u2019s the trust built over coffee and conversation that truly matters. 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When looking to expand your network across the globe, the first place you need to look is on the World Wide Web. It&#8217;s not only a great place to learn about new networking opportunities, it&#8217;s the perfect environment to build more meaningful connections while you&#8217;re meeting people out in the real world.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"469\">While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/gray-dawes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn <\/a>is the networking platform of choice in many countries, several regions have their own preferred business and social networking tools that cater specifically to local markets. Getting to grips with these too can give you an extra competitive edge. 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In Japan, for example, the effort to speak even a few words in Japanese (try &#8220;<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><em>Arigatou<\/em><\/span>&#8221; [thank you] or <em>&#8220;douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu&#8221; <\/em>[I look forward to working with you]) can make a huge difference in how you\u2019re perceived.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"469\">In more informal settings, technology can be your best friend. 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#414042&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>[DAHN-kuh]<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thank you<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;BITTE&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#414042&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>[BIT-tuh]<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;FREUT MICH, SIE KENNENZULERNEN&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#414042&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>[Froyt mish, zee kehnen-tsu-lair-nen]<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nice to meet you<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; 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background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><em>[BWEH-nos DEE-ahs]<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Good morning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;GRACIAS&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#414042&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>[GRAH-syahs]<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thank you<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;POR FAVOR&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#414042&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>[por fah-VOR]<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;MUCHO GUSTO&#8221; 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background_enable_image=&#8221;on&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;OHAYOU GOZAIMASU&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#414042&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>[Oh-ha-YOH go-zai-MAS]<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Good morning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;ARIGATOU&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#414042&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>[Ah-ree-GAH-toh]<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thank you<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;ONEGAISHIMASU&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#414042&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>[Oh-neh-GAI-shee-mas]<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;HAJIMEMASHITE&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#414042&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>[Ha-ji-meh-MA-shee-teh]<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nice to meet you<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;ROW &#8211; Divider&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#414042&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>[DANK oo veL]<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thank you <\/strong>(formal)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;ALSTUBLIEFT&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#414042&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>[AHL-stu-bleeft]<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please <\/strong>(formal)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;AANGENAAM&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#414042&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#414042&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>[bohn-ZHOOR]<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hello\/Good morning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;MERCI&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#414042&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>[mehr-SEE]<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thank you<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;S&#8217;IL VOUS PLAIT&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#414042&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; 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