Business Trip to Brazil

Behavior 
Never start into business discussions before your host does. Business meetings normally begin with casual 'chatting' first
Make appointments at least two weeks in advance. Never try to make impromptu calls at business or government offices
Be prepared to commit long term resources (both in time and money) toward establishing strong relationships in Brazil. This is the key to business success
Purple flowers are extensively used at funerals, so be cautious when giving someone purple flowers. Violets are OK to give
Tipping is typically 10% in Brazil.…