by elihu | Aug 21, 2014 | brazil, languages
If you want a decent return on your investment, says Helen Joyce, the best language to learn is Brazilian Portuguese Some lunatics learn languages for fun. The rest of us are looking for a decent return on our investment. That means choosing a language with plenty of...
by elihu | Mar 21, 2013 | brazil
The treaty of Tordesillas settled the questions of possession of the new lands between Spain and Portugal. It was agreed that territories lying East of a meridian 370 leagues West of the Cape Verde Islands should belong to Portugal, the lands to the West of Spain....
by elihu | Oct 11, 2010 | brazil
THE LANGUAGE BARRIER 1. If you know a little bit of Portuguese use it. It will go a long way in cementing the business relationship. Speak it. It is a sign of respect, a demonstration that you are interested in at least trying. They really appreciate the fact that you...
by elihu | Oct 11, 2010 | brazil
USEFUL WORDS IN BRAZIL Good morning – “Bom dia” Good afternoon – “Boa tarde” Good night – “Boa noite” What’s your name? – “Como é o seu nome?” My name is Paulo – “Meu nome é...
by elihu | Oct 11, 2010 | brazil
RELATIONSHIPS 1. The most important objective for a person doing business in Brazil is to build relationships, and above all, relationships with the right people. It is frequently more important who you know than what you know. 2. Brazilians favor relationships over...
by elihu | Oct 11, 2010 | brazil
Business Etiquette in Brazil 1. It is extremely impolite to get right down to business. 2. Proper greetings and sufficient time spent on small talk sets up the right atmosphere. 3. The use of language is critical (The formal Senhor and the informal Voce). Getting a...
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