Portugal
is a ride you'll remember
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- A gentle and/or firm handshake, with a smile and enthusiasm, is a common way of greeting business associates.
- When greeting women at a first meeting you should use a gentle handshake, but a kiss on each cheek it is not unusual unless if woman offers her cheek.
- People stand closer to each other during conversation and maintain more eye contact.
- A grip of the arm or a hand on the shoulder is not uncommon between business associates.
- Portuguese tend to work (non paid) overtime, on a daily basis.
- If you came from a family of successful businessman, your name will open doors to you.
A Treat between both genders in business is different:
A Treat between both genders in general is different:
- In Portugal men have a lot of trouble taking orders from a woman and facing a female superior.
- Many Portuguese men feel that they are superior to women. They still think that a womens place is in the home, raising children, doing the cooking and cleaning, etc.
- Many of them have a hard time accepting that women might aspire to having a career and obtain high-level positions
- Women should be cautious about where they go after dark, especially in certain areas of Lisbon and Porto.
- In Formal situations handshake should be used. Kissing in both cheeks can be used in formal situations if you know very well the other person.