Destination guide — Brazil

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SOCIAL HINTS
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SOCIAL LIFE IS INFORMAL, HANDSHAKING IS CUSTOMARY ON
MEETING & TAKING ONE'S LEAVE BUT NORMAL COURTESIES ARE
APPRECIATED. ALCOHOL IS READILY AVAILABLE AND SMOKING
IS QUITE COMMON. FLOWERS ARE ACCEPTABLE AS A GIFT ON
ARRIVAL OR FOLLOWING A VISIT FOR A MEAL. THE CATHOLIC
CHURCH IS HIGHLY RESPECTED IN THE COMMUNITY. SHOULD BE
KEPT IN MIND BY THE VISITOR. FREQUENT OFFERS OF COFFEE
AND TEA ARE CUSTOMARY.

BECAUSE OF THE TROPICAL CLIMATE, DRESS IS CASUAL, FAVORING
LIGHT CLOTHING & COMFORTABLE SHOES. EVEN IN THE EVENING,
WHEN DINING OR GOING OUT TO A CLUB OR A SHOW, THE NORM IS
CASUAL CHIC FOR WOMEN & SPORTS SHIRTS & SLACKS FOR MEN
(NO JACKETS OR TIES).


BUSINESS HINTS
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BUSINESS TENDS TO BE FAIRLY FORMAL. LIGHTWEIGHT SUITS
ARE RECOMMENDED FOR MEETINGS. VISITING CARDS SHOULD BE
EXCHANGED DURING MEETINGS OR RECEPTIONS.
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