Transcript Diapositiva 1

Venezuela
History
Venezuela was originally inhabited by several Indian
tribes,
including
the
Caracas,
Arawaks,
and
Curmanagatos. After Columbus discoveres the area
in 1498, the Spanish began conquering the coastal
regions and offshore islands. Spain controlled
Vnexuela until 1821, when the forces of Simon
Bolivar were victorious at the battle of Carabobo, and
a republic was declared.
Type of Goverment
Since 1959 Venezuela has had progressive,
freely-held democratic elections.
Spanish is the official
language.
English and a variety of dialects are also
spoken.
It has
no official religion, but 96 percent
are Roman Catholic.
Business
Practices
Appointments
• They write the day first, then the
month, then the year.
• The workweek is Monday through
Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
• Avoid scheduling appointments two
or three days before a holiday.
Negotiating
• Letters,
brochures,
and
other
documents
should be translated into Spanish.
• Do not mention bringin in an attorney until
negotiations are complete.
• Topics to avoid are the goverment, personal
relationships, and the infuence of the US in
South America.
Time
Venezuela is four hours behind
Greenwich Mean Time (G.M.T. -4),
or one hour ahead of U.S. Eastern
Standard Time.
Protocol
Greetings
• A firm handshake is the standard greeting.
• While shaking hands, announce your full
name; the Venesuela will do the same.
Gestures
• Venezuelans greet friend with a brief embrace
called abarazo, a squeeze of the arm, and
sometimes a kiss on the cheek.
• Venezuelans converse in a very close
prosimity to one another.
• During conversations Venezuelans often touch
each other arm or jacket.
Gifts
• It is best postpones giving business gifts until
you have established a friendly relationship.
• You may give gifts to the children of the
colleagues.
• When going to a Venzuela Home never arrive
empty handed.
Dress
• Venezuelan
women
are
very
fashionable.
Women should pack their best business clothes
and one cocktail dress.
• Details as high-quality watches or jewerly are
impressive to the Venezuelans.
• Men are conservative.