Business
Business Etiquette
Businesspeople in Buenos Aires are very conscious of status and expect to conduct any business dealings with people of an equal footing. Business cards are commonly exchanged by way of introduction and punctuality is important. In keeping with the general style of the city, smart dress is appropriate as is a high degree of respect. Whenever possible, business should be conducted in Spanish although many Argentinean businesspeople do speak English as a second language.
Further information can be obtained from the Cámara Argentina de Comercio (Chamber of Commerce) (tel: (011) 5300 9000; website: www.cac.com.ar).
Normal business hours are Monday-Friday 0900-1900 and a siesta doesn’t usually feature in Buenos Aires’s business community. In general, conduct is similar to any large European city, with business deals often conducted over lunch.
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