TAKING YOUR BUSINESS TO SÃO PAULO?

São Paulo, the most important business center in South America, offers a world of opportunities to develop new businesses. However, it is essential that you learn all you can about the culture of the friendly Brazilian people, so get to know the local business culture and etiquette.

GIFTS

• What to offer... and what not to offer? What to offer... and what not to offer? Items exclusive to your country of origin are always welcome. Avoid offering scarves or flowers.
• To whom? Gifts should be offered to everyone present. However, you should first offer a gift to the person who holds the highest position in the hierarchy;

USEFUL INFORMATION

BUSINESS DINNER

• Where to sit? Brazilians tend to relax during dinner, but it will be safer to wait for someone to tell you where to sit at the table;
• Dress code: Wearing slippers is practically a tradition in São Paulo, but business dinners are still quite formal. Wear regular suits in sober colors.
• How to behave: Brazilians like to know who they are dealing with, so expect a friendly dinner and personal questions and conversation; do not mention business unless it comes up in conversation;

  LANGUAGE
  PORTUGUÊS

Hello: Olá
Yes: Sim
No: Não
Excuse me: Desculpe
Please: Por favor
Thank you: Obrigado/a
Bye Bye: Adeus

 LOCAL TIME

12H45
(UTC+03:00)
BRASILIA

 ELECTRICITY

220/110V.60 HZ

 GSM

900/1800 MHZ
3G (2100 Mhz) and 4G
(LTE)