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fiogf49gjkf0d SOCIAL HINTS ------------ 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 -------------- 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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