Brazilians conduct business mainly through personal connections. Before putting the resources into a trip, hire a Brazilian contact in your industry that can help you make the right connections. Business connections (known in Portuguese as a "despachante") may be...
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Cultural Clues, Communication Guidelines for BELGIUM
Cultural Tips for Belgium - including some valuable business travel tips for Belgium! Belgium is the Government seat of the European Union (EU). It’s best if doing business in Belgium to avoid discussing politics. Keep in mind that there are three linguistic groups in...
Cultural Clues, Communication Guidelines for AUSTRIA
Cultural Tips for Austria- including some valuable business travel tips for Austria! Austrian business is based on respect, conservatism, courtesy and formality. It’s best to dress professionally, and always shake hands when arriving and departing. Displaying...
Cultural Clues, Communication Guidelines for AUSTRALIA
Cultural Tips for Australia - including some valuable business travel tips for Australia! Australians tend to be enthusiastic conversationalists and debaters. A wide range of topics are usually open to discussion. They also have a great sense of humor, so don’t leave...
Cultural Clues, Communication Guidelines for ARGENTINA
Cultural Tips for Argentina - including some valuable business travel tips for Argentina! Expect Argentines to speak Castilian Spanish with an Italian accent rather than the Mexican dialect of Spanish. Relationship building, rapport and trust are very important in...
Cultural Clues, Communication Guidelines for YEMEN
Cultural Tips for Yemen - including some valuable business travel tips for Yemen! The only absolute requirement of dress code in Yemen is modesty. Short sleeves are therefore acceptable but not short trousers. The female dress code requires covering everything in...