Transcript Diapositiva 1

Uruguay
History
The first Europeans to settle in Uruguay were the
Portuguese, in 1680.The Spanish settled a a fort at
Montevideo in 1726, and the two gorps fought for
the area.Portugal ceded its claim to Uruguay in
1777. When Napoleon conquered Spain in 1808,
Buenos Aires, declared itself in command of the
viceroyality, of Rio de la Plata, which included
Uruguay. However, the Uruguayans had no desire
to submit to Argentines denomination.
Type of Government
The oriental Republic of Uruguay has
returned to
democracy.
Spanish is the official Language
Religion
Uruguay is one of the most secularized
countries in Latin America. Most are
Roman Catholic.
Business Practices
Appointments
• Write the day first, then the month,
then the year.
• Business hours are from 8:30 A.M. to
noon and 2:30 to 6:30 P.M.
• The best time of the year to conduct
business in Uruguay is from May
through November.
Negotiating
• The pace of business in Latin America is
much slower than in the U.S.
• Although many executives speak english,
check beforehand as to whether or not you
will need an interpreter.
• Uruguayans are great sport fans. Talkins
about sports is a good start ina
conversation.
Business Entertaining
• Uruguayans are comfortable discussing
business over lunch.
• The best choice for food id chinesse,
french or uruguayan.
• Uruguay is a major catlle producer , and
its restaurants serve some of the best beef
of the world.
• Be aware that Uruguay abounds in
casinos; your counterpart may invite you
out to see them.
Protocol
Greetings
• Except when greeting close friends, it is
traditional to shake hands firmly with both
men and women.
• Cloe male friends shake hands upon
meeting, but men kiss close female friends.
Gestures
• Uruguayans business people gives U.S.
citizens more “ breathing room” than
fellow Uruguayans.
• The U.S. thumbs up gesture means OK
in Uruguay.
Gifts
• Gift giving is not a major aspect of doing
business.
• Roses are the most appreciated flower.
When you are given advance notice of an
invitation to a Uruguayan home, bring
(or have sent before you arrive) flowers or
chocolates.
Dress
• Business dress in Uruguay is
conservative: dark suits and ties for
men, white blouses and dark suits for
women.
• Uruguayans do not favor the bright
colors.