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fiogf49gjkf0d SOCIAL HINTS ------------ THE MOST COMMON FORM OF GREETING BETWEEN FRIENDS IS KISSIN CHEEKS. SOCIAL LIFE IS FAIRLY RELAXED, AND CASUAL CLOTHING IS NORMAL. FORMAL WEAR IS WORN FOR OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS AND DINNERS, PARTICULARLY IN EXCLUSIVE RESTAURANTS. ALCOHOL IS FREELY AVAILABLE, BUT SMOKING IS NOT ACCEPTED IN MANY PUBLIC PLACES. BUSINESS HINTS -------------- BUSINESS IS CARRIED OUT IN A RELAXED, FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE, ALTHOUGH PUNCTUALITY IS EXPECTED. BUSINESS CARDS ARE MORE THAN LIKELY EXCHANGED. DRESS SHOULD BE CONSERVATIVE. MOST MEETINGS ARE CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH, BUT A KNOWLEDGE OF SPANISH WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
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