Brazil PowerPoint
Transcript: Business Deals Brazil Powerpoint world’s seventh-largest economy has benefited from surging prices for commodity exports middle class is growing, and millions have been lifted out of poverty heavy government intervention in the economy continues to cause the misallocation of capital, limit mobility, and fuel a sense of injustice Brazilians are not allowed to import used clothing or cars Foreign investment in several sectors of the economy is limited by the government. Banking and capital markets are increasingly diversified and growing Brazilian businesses in the USA One of the world’s most varied and diverse. Population: 190 million. Approximately 80% of the population Roman Catholic. Brazilians are usually rather affectionate, tactile people. Greetings: Men - shake hands Women - kiss each others’ cheeks When invited to dinner or an event: It is considered more appropriate to over-dress than to appear too casual in appearance. • Always bring the hostess a small gift of gratitude (such as a bottle of wine or some fresh flowers). Businesses that should go to Brazil Conservative dress; men: navy blue or black business suits, women should wear skirt business suits with appropriate accessories. Strict punctuality for business deals Firm handshake at beginning and end of meeting with each individual present., Women usually kiss each other with the left and alternating cheeks. Women should extend their hands first for the handshake. Do not address the group as a whole upon initial meeting, must shake every hand. Never drop in on anyone. Scheduled appointments should be confirmed Family Focus much importance on the family structure and values. Families are usually large, and even extended family members are close with one another. Provide help and support to each other when necessary. Focus much importance on the family structure and values. Families are usually large, and even extended family members are close with one another. Provide help and support to each other when necessary. Economy world’s seventh-largest economy has benefited from surging prices for commodity exports middle class is growing, and millions have been lifted out of poverty heavy government intervention in the economy continues to cause the misallocation of capital, limit mobility, and fuel a sense of injustice Brazilians are not allowed to import used clothing or cars Foreign investment in several sectors of the economy is limited by the government. Banking and capital markets are increasingly diversified and growing Businesses that should go to Brazil One of the world’s most varied and diverse. Population: 190 million. Approximately 80% of the population Roman Catholic. Brazilians are usually rather affectionate, tactile people. Greetings: Men - shake hands Women - kiss each others’ cheeks When invited to dinner or an event: It is considered more appropriate to over-dress than to appear too casual in appearance. • Always bring the hostess a small gift of gratitude (such as a bottle of wine or some fresh flowers). Questions? Family Conservative dress; men: navy blue or black business suits, women should wear skirt business suits with appropriate accessories. Strict punctuality for business deals Firm handshake at beginning and end of meeting with each individual present., Women usually kiss each other with the left and alternating cheeks. Women should extend their hands first for the handshake. Do not address the group as a whole upon initial meeting, must shake every hand. Never drop in on anyone. Scheduled appointments should be confirmed Businesses from Brazil that would do well in USA Economy Questions? Business Deals Culture Family Detailed legal contracts are mandatory, negotiating will take time -Have a gift for the host of the meeting, something that is unique to your country Brazilians prefer face-to-face meeting to written communication. Important to develop a good rapport with whom you are doing business with. They want to know the person with whom they are doing business. Modest socializing before getting down to business (things to talk about soccer, Brazilian history, literature, and places to visit in the region and information about your home town) -Business card should be in English and Portuguese. Brazilian businesses in the USA Focus much importance on the family structure and values. Families are usually large, and even extended family members are close with one another. Provide help and support to each other when necessary. Business Etiquette Businesses that should go to Brazil One of the world’s most varied and diverse. Population: 190 million. Approximately 80% of the population Roman Catholic. Brazilians are usually rather affectionate, tactile people. Greetings: Men - shake hands Women - kiss each others’ cheeks When invited to dinner or an event: It is considered more appropriate to over-dress than to appear too casual in appearance. • Always bring the hostess a small gift of gratitude (such as a bottle of wine or