Destination guide — Chile

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SOCIAL HINTS
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CHILEANS ARE RENOWNED FOR THEIR HOSPITALITY. IF YOU ARE
INVITED TO A HOME, IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO TAKE FLOWERS OR
CHOCOLATES FOR YOUR HOSTES. MEN ARE RECOMMENDED TO WEAR
DARK SUITS WEAR FOR SOCIAL OCCASIONS. HANDSHAKING IS THE
CUSTOMARY FORM OF GREETING. MOST CHILEANS USE A DOUBLE
SURNAME AND ONLY THE FIRST PART SHOULD BE USED IN
ADDRESSING THEM. WHEN PURCHASING ANYTHING, REMEMBER TO ASK
FOR YOUR BILL, TAX INSPECTORS COULD ASK YOU FOR IT.

BUSINESS BEHAVIOR
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BUSINESS IN CHILE IS A FORMAL AFFAIR. IT IS ALSO ADVISABLE
TO SET UP MEETINGS IN ADVANCE. BUSINESS PEOPLE SHOULD WEAR
FORMAL CLOTHES IN DARK COLOURS FOR OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS,
DINNERS, SMART RESTAURANTS AND HOTELS. DRESS IS USUALLY
STIPULATED ON INVITATIONS.
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