Business Tips for Portugal
As a business traveler to Portugal, officially titled the Portuguese Republic,
one of the first things you will notice is that the Portuguese people are
both very formal and extremely polite. In Portugal the center of life is
the family, and the family is held in the highest regard; family is even
held above business at all times.
Portugal is a land of history and culture to be observed and enjoyed
by all. While traveling to Portugal will surely be a very memorable
experience, it is important to understand a bit about the Portuguese
people before you arrive on your business trip.
Building Business Relationships
Business relationships in Portugal are based on relationships built over
time and who you know and are related to. In Portugal your family and its
status tend to have a lot to do with your business and success. For this
reason, nepotism in Portugal is seen as being a very positive thing, when
in other countries it might not be.
Business Introductions in Portugal
When you are introduced to business contacts you will be expected to make
direct eye contact and shake hands. In addition, you will be introduced to
those who are senior in ranking first. It is this person who will likely
make all decisions as the Portuguese are very hierarchical in their society
and business dealings.
Business Cards
Portuguese people do not have any formal business card rules; simply exchange
them when you feel that you need to. However, if you will be doing a lot
of business in Portugal, then it is always a good idea to have your business
cards translated into Portuguese on the backside. This is impressive to,
and shows respect for, the people you will be conducting business with.
Teamwork and Individuality
In Portugal both teamwork and individuality are respected, however the most
senior person in business will likely make all of the decisions, whether
consensus has been reached or not. This person’s decisions will be
final and not up for discussion.
Use Software to Translate English to Portuguese or Portuguese to English
Communication is at the heart of doing business in Portugal. It is imperative
that you are able to communicate well with your Portuguese hosts. To this
end, you should invest in European Portuguese Translator software and install
it on your laptop, before you travel. This will ensure that you are able
to communicate all of your information and that those who you will be doing
business with will be able to understand you completely.
What Can English to Portuguese Language Translation Software Do for You?
• Convert any text from English to Portuguese or Portuguese to English
•
Translate your e-mail messages to/from the Portuguese language
•
Translate letters, documents, reports, memos and agendas into English
or Portuguese
•
Convert your Microsoft Word, Excl and Power Point files, and PDF files,
to/from Portuguese.
Tip: If you rely on software completely to do the translation and do not
have human to proof your document, send both the English and the Portuguese
translation files. Put a note on the translated text to let the recipient
know you have used software. This way if there is any question they can refer
back to the English version.
Final Thoughts
When conducting business in Portugal you will find that people are generally
very polite and reserved. Their opinions are important as a team, but one
person will likely make all of the final decisions. It is important when
traveling to Portugal that you bring along your Portuguese language translation
software on your laptop so that you can communicate your thoughts and opinions
well.
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