Business Meeting Etiquette

Appointments are required and should be scheduled one to two weeks beforehand. A few days before the meeting, confirm it again. Portuguese should be used for initial correspondence. It is not a good idea to try to plan meetings in August because most Portuguese people take their annual vacation. Additionally, it is preferable to avoid scheduling meetings the week between Christmas and New Year's. When you have a meeting, you should be on time.

Five minutes late is frequently seen as being on time. Being on time shows that you appreciate the person you are meeting. It's crucial to maintain a calm demeanor if you have to wait. Generally speaking, northerners are more reliable than southerners.

Before the business chat starts, there may be some time for getting to know each other. Agendas are not schedules; rather, they act as points of debate. Presentations should be well-planned, comprehensive, and supported by graphs and figures. Meetings do not result in decisions. When talking, keep your eyes open. Meetings could be cut short. Until your business partners do so, keep your jacket on.