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The Magnificent “Peru”

The Magnificent “Peru”. By Kenzie Mofford & Jacob Letcher. Interesting Facts. The population is 29,399,817 Poverty Location. Business Meetings. In Peru, always schedule meetings in advance Just “dropping in” is considered rude Run on “La Hora Peruana” or “Peruvian Time”

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The Magnificent “Peru”

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  1. The Magnificent “Peru” By Kenzie Mofford & Jacob Letcher

  2. Interesting Facts • The population is 29,399,817 • Poverty • Location

  3. Business Meetings • In Peru, always schedule meetings in advance • Just “dropping in” is considered rude • Run on “La Hora Peruana” or “Peruvian Time” • Acceptable to be an hour late to an appointment • Conduct business in a brisk/efficient manner

  4. Communication • Most business is conducted in “Español” (official) • Address clients with their title, “Señor” or “Señora” • 3 names: first names, father’s surname, mother’s surname • Use client’s father’s surname for introductions

  5. Entertaining • Alcoholic drink called Pisco Sour • Lunch served between 1-2 p.m. • Keep hands on table during lunch meetings • Wait until host makes toast before beginning to drink • If invited to a home in Peru

  6. Dress & Appearance • Dress up when going in public • Unacceptable to leave home wearing dirty clothes • Clothes made of hand woven fabrics • Business attire for meetings • Men: suite and tie or dress slacks • Women: skirt or dress

  7. Tips & Taboos • Always have business cards printed in Spanish • Express interest in culture of Peru • Ask for approval before taking pictures • Be smart with what you take pictures of • Eye contact • Gift giving

  8. Summary • We talked to you about the meetings, communication, entertainment, dress & appearance, and a few tips and taboos that we found about Peru.

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