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