Country Customary Information:
• Duty and customs
– 200Cigarettes or 50 cigars
– 100 Cigarillos or 250g of tobacco
– 2L of wine and 1L of spirits and 2L of liqueur
– 250ml of Perfume
Communication Etiquette:
• Handshake and direct eye contact – tend to be formal greetings
• Address people by their titles and surname
• They appreciate straightforward and direct communication
– Also value to choose words wisely
• Diplomacy is valued – may find they aren’t always willing to speak their minds
Business Etiquette:
• Business is formal and reserved at first
– Handshake and direct eye contact with a smile
– When meeting a female wait until she extends her hand first
– Use professional business titles when addressing
– Business cards are exchanged informally
• Building a business relationship should be primary focus
– Small talk at the beginning of meetings will be more important as relationships are built
• Be prepared for lengthy meetings
– Time is never a factor
– Meeting schedule is never very rigid – serves as guidelines