You arrived in CEE and although it is considered as one region, you start realising that in one country you feel like you should have brought something almost smart casual to go to dinner, while in another you feel, even in the capital, as if you were walking in a mountain resort looking at people ready to head out for a hike.
You were invited to a wedding and it gets confusing: in one country it starts at 10:00 AM and includes a break, in another at around 2:00 PM with no break in between. Everyone seems friendly but getting to real friendship seems very different in these countries.
There is a lot to discover in this region where the languages are very similar (from 40% to 80% similarity), cultures intertwined in history, and yet there is crucial diversity that may lead to misunderstandings.
Who is this training for?
- People who, out of curiosity or for personal reasons, would like to get to know the culture of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia better
- People who are planning to move to Poland, the Czech Republic or Slovakia and need to know a little more
- People who will be collaborating or are already collaborating with Poles, Czechs or Slovaks
- People who would like to have a better insight into the culture of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia before starting the course ‘Neighbours, not Twins – Business Edition’
What will you gain?
- An understanding of why thinking of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia as being the same is misleading – not only geographically, but also historically and culturally
- Practical tips on the norms governing everyday situations – phone calls, everyday dress code, going to the pub, being invited to a wedding/reception, building friendships, dealing with public offices
- A preliminary insight into communication, humour, and the biggest differences in understanding time and human relationships
- Words and phrases that sound similar in all languages but may turn out to be problematic
Training programme:
- Does ‘yes’ always mean ‘yes’? – communication styles
- Atheism and gender equality
- Distance and hierarchy in building business relationships
- Building personal relationships, decision-making and humour
- Business expansions
- Are heels and a suit worth packing? – dress code in business
- But I’m not hungry at 11:00 AM – food culture
- Business – what to do and what to avoid
Training details:
- Dates: autumn 2026, details available soon
- Time: details available soon
- Duration: 4 hours
- Format: Virtual workshop (online)
- Language of the workshop: English
- Price: details available soon
- Certificate: All participants receive an official certificate of completion
- Bonus: Participants receive access to the ETTA knowledge base in the form of webinar recordings
- Bring a friend and you will both receive a 10% discount
Why join?
In a region where languages and histories are deeply intertwined, the “crucial diversity” is what often leads to the most common misunderstandings. Joining this session will help you decode why everyday situations—like dress codes, dining out, or building a friendship—differ so sharply between Warsaw, Prague, and Bratislava.
You will gain practical insights into the contrasting national identities, social norms, and “false friend” linguistic traps, ensuring you feel at home and act with confidence regardless of which side of the border you are on.
Can’t join on the proposed dates or not sure yet?
We understand schedules can be challenging. If you are interested in this training but cannot attend on the proposed dates, you can join our waiting list.
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- Secure your chance to participate without missing out.