What are three taboos that a person should be aware of when doing business in your country?

It is extremely important that you should know about common habits before making a business transaction with a country other than their own. It is indispensable you perform a search on details as types of greetings, types of food and how to dress for the meeting. In Brazil there are some different situations that others.

First, in a professional meeting is very important you know how to dress, as this is one of the details taken into account when closing a business, see what personal profile, is known to dress according to the occasion. The type of used clothing says a lot about the person. For examplo, men should dress formal clothes, that are pants, shirt and social shoe and clothing line. For women, they should also use social clothing such as pants, shirt and shoes, or skirt too, but with length below the knee, and neither dress nor skirt shorts. Next, the shoes must be closed and also social. For instance, for men closed shoe and women too, nothing very high heels or sandals too bright. Besides, the accessories used to match the outfit can not draw too much attention. For example, for men discreet watches, and for women is not a good idea to use many accessories, as several bracelets, necklaces, rings or in addition to taking care not to get too dressed up, wear lighter and discreet makeup. In short, as the person is present in a business relationship is important to show an attitude to the supplier

Second, greeting there are various meanings, but in Brazil the handshake is the principal in a business meeting. It is in the handshake agreements are signed and the time a person spends credibility of what has just been signed. For example, when a contract has just been signed between the two companies, the representatives of each of the seal according to the handshake. When you have more intimacy with the person with whom you are doing business, other types of greetings can occur. Such as quick hug, pat on the back, and kiss on the face. In summary, compliance is a way for a person to provide credibility, that is, give your word that the deal was done.

Third, To conduct a business is of fundamental importance you research the culture of the country before performing a negociação.First, you need to know about is the kind of greeting in the country. For example, in Brazil is normal for a pat on the back when you are greeting a friend, but in Japan, the United States is lack of education.Next, the habits during the meal are different. For instance, in Brazil is extremely rude to burp during meals or at any time in front of other people, in the other hand, in Saudi Arabia is a sign of good education and satisfaction with the food. Regarding meals, Brazil normal everyday dish is rice, beans, meat and salad, but for a business lunch is important to know if the people of the other country eat any kind of food. For example, the meat in Brazil is normal in all main meals, in another country can not be. In summary, before carrying out international transactions is essential to know about the customs of another country.

In short, before making a deal with other countries it is a must you know about the culture of this country, as this can damage and even prevent the achievement of a trade agreement.