Brazilians behave naturally and spontaneously in meetings, and business meetings normally begin with casual small talk. Never start business discussions before your host does It is important to create trust and a strong personal relationship in order to build a long lasting partnership. It can also be helpful to have a reference from a mutual … Continued
Brazilians are quite fashion conscious. It is important to dress smartly and conservatively. The way you dress reflects on you and the company you represent It is customary for businessmen in Brazil’s professional environment to wear a suit and tie Three-piece suits carry an “executive” connotation, whereas two-piece suits are associated with office workers Avoid … Continued
The Chinese are very precise. Do not be late to meetings. It is customary to shake hands in China, but wait for your local counterpart to initiate. Keep eye contact while conversing. Not keeping eye contact may lead to not being trusted. The Chinese tend to do business with people they know and trust. It … Continued
Most restaurants do not require a tie for men, although upscale restaurants do require both men and women to dress well. While it is rare to be invited for a breakfast meeting, business lunch and dinner is a more widespread practice. Keep in mind, however, that it is not always the right time to make … Continued
Stay cool and control during negotiations and do not demonstrate emotions. Decisions are rarely made “on the spot”. All team members are usually involved in decision making, so speak to everyone at the meeting, instead of just addressing the leaders. “Consensus” is a buzz word in a Swedish meeting. Even if it is just for … Continued
