Question: Envision the following scenario:
Five years have passed since you created a vegan protein drink that has taken the internet by storm! The product has been trending as a popular after-exercise drink at high-end resort spas, throughout the US. You have been approached by a Resort Group headquartered in Brazil. They want to discuss selling your product at their multiple high-end resort spas located in South America. You have 6 weeks to prepare to meet with them. You will be traveling to Brazil, and you are very excited about making a good professional impression.
Discussion Post Instructions
1. Watch the video Chinese Business Etiquette (Links to an external site.)
2. Discuss a minimum of three tips on Brazilian culture and how they like to do business. There are many to choose from, so choose and discuss the tips that you find the most interesting.
3. Discuss why the three tips you chose are important for you to demonstrate at your first meeting with their team in Brazil.
4. Why is it so important to prepare to understand the culture in other parts of the world when meeting with international teams?