Does anyone knows the Business Culture in Brazil?

Question

I need to know the Etiqutte/Business Culture of Brazil!

Answer 1

Appearance

Three-piece suits carry an "executive" connotation, whereas two-piece suits are associated with office workers. Conservative attire for women in business is very important. Also make sure your nails are manicured

The colors of the Brazilian flag are yellow and green. Avoid wearing this combination in any fashion

Touching arms and elbows and backs very common

The O. K. hand signal a rude gesture in Brazil

To express appreciation, a Brazilian may appear to pinch his earlobe between thumb and forefinger

To invoke good luck, place your thumb between your index an middle finders while making a fist. This is also known as the "fig"

Flicking the fingertips underneath the chin indicates that you do not know the answer to a question


Behavior

Make appointments at least two weeks in advance. Never try to make impromptu calls at business or government offices

Be prepared to commit long term resources (both in time and money) toward establishing strong relationships in Brazil. This is the key to business success

Some regions have a casualness about both time and work. However San Paulo is not one of those, and in Rio casual refers to the personal and social events, not business. In these two cities, business meetings tend to start on time

Never start into business discussions before your host does. Business meetings normally begin with casual 'chatting' first

Midday the normal time for the main meal. A light meal is common at night, unless entertaining formally

American coffee is a mere shadow of Brazilian coffee. Expect to be served small cups of very strong coffee

In Brazil, restaurant entertainment prevails versus at home

If entertained in the home, it is polite to send flowers to the hostess the next day, with a thank-you note

Giving a gift is not required at a first business meeting; instead buy lunch or dinner

Purple flowers are extensively used at funerals, so be cautious when giving someone purple flowers. Violets are OK to give

Toast: Saude or Viva (Sah-OO-Day, VEE-va)

Tipping is typically 10% in Brazil

If you here the term jeito - it refers to the idea that nothing is set in stone, that a good attempt can break a rule


Communications

Handshaking, often for a long time, is common. Shake hands for hello and goodbye; use good eye contact; when leaving a small group, be sure to shake hands with everyone present

When women meet, they exchange kisses by placing their cheeks together and kissing the air

First names used often, but titles important

Music and long, animated conversation are favorite Brazilian habits. When conversing, interruptions viewed as enthusiasm. Brazilians enjoy joking, informality, and friendships

Portuguese is the language of Brazil

Good conversation topics: soccer, family, and children

Bad conversation topics: Argentina, politics, poverty, religion, and the Rain Forest

Stay away from phases such as, "Is it true that everyone in Brazil is either very rich or very poor?" It is very likely you will be talking with someone that isn't either one

Answer 2

Brazil is Awesome ! I have family there, I have visited often. As far as American Culture if your a chick from Brazil, you will get plenty of responds from the guys. American guys think Brazilian chicks are hot. Hows that for American culture?

Answer 3

Brazil and US hasmany diferences in its culture but, in business, they are similar..

The diferences in culture are in individual relationship