2007-9-11 10:08
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According to Brazilian business tradition a meeting begins and ends with small talk. Consequently it is never a good idea to leave a meeting as soon as the substance discussion is over. This may be regarded as inappropriate behaviour and even taken as an insult.@(G0Bd4O*rxV
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Lunch and dinner gatherings are customary for businessmen. They serve primarily to build-up a reliable relationship, which is an indispensable foundation for doing business.
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Business cards in both English and Portuguese are useful, and Brazilians tend to be very keen about exchanging them.