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Tourist Attraction 1
Antwerp Zoo
Oldest zoo in Belgium (Founded in 1843)
26 acres
Contains more than 5,000 animals
representing over 150 species
Also includes an Egyptian Temple,
Zesis planearium and a museum
Tourist Attraction 2
Grand Place
Historical site
Built using Gothic site
BBC television documentary Secret Armys
second and third series were shot here in
1978 and 1979
Contains many sculptures of nobles and
important figures
National Cuisine
Tomates aux Crevettes: Famous
appetizer whch are Tomatoes stuffed with
shrimp
Moules: Belgian mussels with fried
potatoes
Waterzool: Chicken casserole in cream
sauce and egg yolk
Stereotypes
1. The Belgians are easy to get along with
and extremely pleasant, even when
dealing with strangers.
2. The Belgians have no sense of style in
their dress, modern architecture, nightlife,
or general outlook.
3. The food in Belgium is good and hearty
but it lacks variety.
Superstitions
New Year Superstitions
People who wake up late on this day are called sylvesters.
Girls who procrastinate during New Years Day are said to
remain spinsters for the whole year.
Bad luck
#13
White cats
Trimming nails at night
Good luck
Touching wood
Singing while taking a bath
Hand Gestures
To point with your index finger is considered
impolite
Placing your hands in your pockets while
someone else is talking is considered rude
Business Culture:
Relationship building
Belgians operate in a family-focused culture
Business relations begin with small talk and
then to meals. The subject of the business
comes last.
Business meetings are held mostly during
the midday because lunch is the most
important meal in Belgium
Business Culture:
Communication styles in
decision making
Belgians are straightforward, logical
thinkers who appreciate long, detailed
discussions but abhor confrontation.
Belgians prefer logical communication that
is based on reason and free of emotional
arguments.
Differences
Formal= hand
shakes
Similarities
Eye contact
and reactions
when someone
else is talking is
favored
Differences
U.S is cheerful
and casual and
honesty
without
rudeness is
valued
Belgians tend
to be more
quiet and
Similarities
Differences
Individualism vs.
Collectivism
Belgium scores individualistic index.
Belgians favor individual and private
opinions, taking care of themselves and
immediate family rather than belonging to a
group.
Strong or Weak
Uncertainty Avoidance
Belgium has one of the highest scores on
the UAI Index.
Masculinity vs.
Femininity
Belgium
United
States
Individualism
United
States
20
0
Power Distance
Belgium
United
States
Belgium I considered feminine because it has a winlose negotiating style meaning slow decision
process. They strive towards compromise and
winning is less important than agreement.
60
55
50
Masculinity
Current Events
Lawmakers vote for children's 'right to die
euthanasia law
Does a terminally ill child in intolerable pain
have a right to die? Belgian lawmakers said yes.
French and Belgian nationals among five
dead in Mali shooting
The pair were gunned down along with another
European, a police officer and security guard in
a restaurant in the countrys capital Bamako
Citations
What about Belgium? (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2015,
from http://geert-hofstede.com/ belgium.html
Belgium. (n.d.). Retrieved March 23, 2015, from
http://www.globalroadwarrior.com.ccbcmd.idm.oclc.org /
Spark, L. (2015, February 14). Belgium: Lawmakers vote
for children's 'right to die' euthanasia law. Retrieved
March 23, 2015, from
http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/13/world/europe/belgium-eu
thanasia-law-children
/
Presse, A. (2015, March 6). French and Belgian nationals
among five dead in Mali shooting. Retrieved March 23,
2015, from
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/07/frenchand-belgian-nationals-among-four-dead-in-mali-shooting