Business Customs, Protocol and
Etiquette in Brazil

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Report title: Business Meetings and Negotiations in Brazil
Total words: 770
Topics summary:
Setting an appointment ..... Being on time ..... Greetings and introduction ..... Exchanging business cards ..... Business dress ..... Last names ..... Introductory conversations ..... Refreshments during the meeting ..... Building a long term relationship ..... The process of negotiations ..... The Brazilian negotiator ..... Team effort ..... Negative effects ..... Taking risks ..... Reaching an agreement ..... Making presentations
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Report title: Business Entertainment and Gift-Giving in Brazil
Total words: 947
Topics summary:
Invitations to your Brazilian counterpart for business entertainment ..... Verbal invitations ..... Bringing along your spouse for an entertainment event ..... Business breakfasts ..... Business lunches ..... Reserving a table in a restaurant ..... Toasting ..... Being invited to your host's home ..... Giving and receiving gifts ..... Gift occasions ..... Bringing something unique ..... Common business gifts ..... Color preference ..... Opening your present ..... Corporate gift-giving ..... Gifts to remember you by ..... Gifts for friends ..... Thank you notes
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Report title: Business Customs and Protocol in Brazil
Total words: 1150
Topics summary:
Seeking long term relationships ..... Competitive advantage ..... Culture of importing and exporting ..... Meeting protocol ..... Being on time ..... Physical contact ..... Emotions ..... Friendly gestures ..... Topics for discussion ..... Social etiquette ..... Tips for business women ..... Understanding body language ..... Travel and safety
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Report title: Social Customs in Brazil
Total words: 1420
Topics summary:
Friendliness and contacts ..... Developing friendships ..... Good faith effort ..... Cordiality and promises ..... Judging your Brazilian contacts by their actions .....
Jeitinho ..... Family ties ..... Sense of camaraderie ..... The professional ambition ..... Dressing up for business ..... Personal space bubble ..... Mind your gestures ..... Sitios ..... Breaking Rules and Self-Criticism
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Report title: Doing Business in Brazil
Total words: 1145
Topics summary:
Making initial contact ..... Meeting and greeting ..... Forms of address ..... Dress code ..... First meeting ..... Verbal and nonverbal communication ..... The importance of relationship .....Orientation to time ..... Topics of conversation ..... Names ..... Titles ..... Decision-making behavior ..... Bargaining range ..... Gift-giving ..... Wining and dining
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Report title: Trading with Brazil
Total words: 4705
Topics summary:
Looking for an Agent ..... Setting the Groundwork .... Scheduling Appointments .... Tariff Barriers ..... Investment Barriers .... Customs Valuation .... Import Procedures ..... Tariff and Import Taxes .... Labeling Requirements .... Registration for Export .... Prohibited Imports .... Standards .... Free Trade Zones .... How to Avoid a Bribery Trap
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Report title: Business Contacts and Resources in Brazil
Total words: 2890
Topics summary:
Addresses and contact information for Brazilian business publications, trade associations, business facilitation companies, market research firms, consultants and other useful business contacts
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