1. Spanish, Spanish, Spanish!: While many managers will display some English ability, most business meetings in Peru are conducted in Spanish. Be prepared to have a translator with you at all times especially when negotiating. Also, use any Spanish knowledge you have to impress and ingratiate yourself with your local partners.
2. Be Informal: Like other South American countries, business in Peru can be quite informal. Introductions are done through a simple handshake. After a closer relationship develops, don't be surprised to be greeted and sent away with a kiss or a hug.
3. Be Conservative: Generally, business dress is professional but conservative. Men wear suits and the women wear dresses or suits. Peruvians tend to respect tose who dress well.
4. Prepare for lengthy negotiations: Don't be surprised if it takes several lengthy meetings to come to a deal. Relationships are important to your local partners before a formal business agreement can be made.
5. Communications: Peruvians prefer a more indirect style of communication. Imply what you want to say instead of actually saying it, avoid confrontations, and always maintain composure. Peruvians often do not say what they are thinking. Although Peruvians favor indirect styles of communication, they favor direct eye contact.
6. Time: Peruvians place more importance on people and relationships than strict schedules. Being late isn't the end of the world and it is quite common to be 30 minutes late for social functions.
1. Spanish, Spanish, Spanish!: While many managers will display some English ability, most business meetings in Peru are conducted in Spanish. Be prepared to have a translator with you at all times especially when negotiating. Also, use any Spanish knowledge you have to impress and ingratiate yourself with your local partners. 2. Be Informal: Like other South American countries, business in Peru can be quite informal. Introductions are done through a simple handshake. After a closer relationship develops, don't be surprised to be greeted and sent away with a kiss or a hug. 3. Be Conservative: Generally, business dress is professional but conservative. Men wear suits and the women wear dresses or suits. Peruvians tend to respect tose who dress well. 4. Prepare for lengthy negotiations: Don't be surprised if it takes several lengthy meetings to come to a deal. Relationships are important to your local partners before a formal business agreement can be made. 5. Communications: Peruvians prefer a more indirect style of communication. Imply what you want to say instead of actually saying it, avoid confrontations, and always maintain composure. Peruvians often do not say what they are thinking. Although Peruvians favor indirect styles of communication, they favor direct eye contact. 6. Time: Peruvians place more importance on people and relationships than strict schedules. Being late isn't the end of the world and it is quite common to be 30 minutes late for social functions.
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