Use the globalEDGE^TM site to complete the following exercises:

1. You are preparing for a business trip to Brazil where you will need to interact extensively with local professionals. Therefore, you should consider collecting information regarding local culture and business habits prior to your departure. A colleague from Latin America recommends you visit the "Centre for Intercultural Learning" and read through the country insights provided for Brazil. Prepare a short description of the most striking cultural characteristics that may affect business interactions in this country.



2. Typically, cultural factors drive the differences in business etiquette encountered during international business travel. In fact, Asian cultures exhibit significant differences in business etiquette when compared to Western cultures. For example, in Thailand it is considered offensive to show the sole of the shoe or foot to another. Prior to leaving for your first business trip to Asia, a colleague informed you that a guide called "Business Etiquette Around the World" may help you during your trip. Using the globalEDGE^TM Web site, find five tips regarding business etiquette of the Asian country of your choice.