Business
Business Etiquette
Business hours are Mon-Fri 0930-1230 and 1400-1800; downtown La Paz can feel very quiet on Saturday afternoons and Sundays. When conducting international business, Bolivians tend to be well presented, courteous and respectful, addressing each other as ‘Señor’ (Mr) or ‘Señora’ (Mrs). They expect the same of their guests. They are, however, notorious for their poor time-keeping. By all means make appointments but do not be surprised if the other person is 30 minutes late, or be annoyed when they think this is a perfectly normal turn of events. The Latin ‘mañana’ spirit, it seems, lives on in Bolivia. Finally, always try to carry an umbrella. La Paz is prone to flash rain showers and it will save you turning up to a meeting looking wet and dishevelled.
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