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• Brazil is a Collectivistic Culture. • Relationships are more important than business.

• Despachante – Literally, a “Dispatcher.” – Someone who knows Brazilian bureaucracy.

• Dar um jeito – An expression meaning “To find a way.”

• Patience – Brazilians are often 2030 minutes late for meetings. – Never appear impatient

• Schedule appointments in your counterpart’s office.

• Get to know your business associates. • Small talk – Sports – Family – Local News

• Do not rush business

• Appearance is important. • Conservative business attire. • For Men: – Suit and tie – Three-Piece suits indicate upper-level executives.

• For Women: – Suits or dresses – Elegant and Feminine.

• Verbal and NonVerbal – Title system – Expect Interruptions

• Gestures and Personal Space – Greet with strong handshake and eye contact – Small personal space.

• Masculine Culture – Women must take extra care not to offend male business associates. – Do not be overaggressive. – Women wishing to shake hands with a man should extend their hand first. – Both chivalry and flirting are common. – Deny sexual advances gracefully.

"I swear!”

"Hurry up! Let's go!"

Indicates speed

"Narrowminded!"

Indicates disbelief.

"I don't know." "He doesn't know.”

"Good luck!"

"You’re Crazy!"

"Lets have a drink."

"Let's have a coffee."

"Let's eat," or "come eat.”

"So so." "More or less." "I don't know.”

“No”

"screw you!"

"Screw you." Extremely Obscene

The banana. "It's not worth a banana." Also an obscene insult.

“I’m fed up with it”