Whenever you’re going to a foreign place for a business transaction, make it one of your tasks to get to know the culture of the place first before actually going there. Doing so does not only will save you from being culture shocked, it will also show to your clients or business partners your professionalism and that you respect their practices. For instance, for Australians, there’s a long list of dos and don’ts when it comes to doing business in their country.