Expatriate Guide to Brazil
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Expatriate)Guide)
Manfrela,)Inc.)
Navigating)your)expatriate)assignment)in)Brazil)
J’maar)Aina) Brittinni)CarterKMichael) Vernie)Gonzalo)Dahl) Mohamed)Farah) Sergey)Litvinenko) Tyler)Radcliff) )
1901)Commerce)Street,)Tacoma,)WA))98402)
Manfrela Inc. Corporate Expatriate Guide: Brazil
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Table of Contents
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Part 1: Introduction................................................................................... 2 Part 2: Moving and Living in Brazil ......................................................... 4 Major Shockers ........................................................................................ 4 Adapting to Life in Brazil .......................................................................... 4 Expatriate Assistance Programs .............................................................. 5 Part 3: Business Environment................................................................. 6 Communication & Relationships .............................................................. 6 Negotiation ............................................................................................... 8 Human Resources and Legalities ............................................................ 9 Conclusion……………………………………………………………….…...11 References…………………………………………………………………….12
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Manfrela Inc. Corporate Expatriate Guide: Brazil
! Fascinating, vibrant, and bold. These words all attempt to describe the country of Brazil. Fascinating in nature, vibrant in culture, bold in spirit. As an expatriate set to live and work in this amazing country, your success hinges on your ability to understand the country, the culture and people with whom you will interact everyday. Ignorance of cultural facets can lead to unexpected misunderstandings, frustration and worst of all: failure. This guide is your key to success. Read it, study it, refer to it when in doubt. This guide is organized for your convenience. Part I provides a brief overview of
Expatriate)Guide)
Manfrela,)Inc.)
Navigating)your)expatriate)assignment)in)Brazil)
J’maar)Aina) Brittinni)CarterKMichael) Vernie)Gonzalo)Dahl) Mohamed)Farah) Sergey)Litvinenko) Tyler)Radcliff) )
1901)Commerce)Street,)Tacoma,)WA))98402)
Manfrela Inc. Corporate Expatriate Guide: Brazil
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Table of Contents
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Part 1: Introduction................................................................................... 2 Part 2: Moving and Living in Brazil ......................................................... 4 Major Shockers ........................................................................................ 4 Adapting to Life in Brazil .......................................................................... 4 Expatriate Assistance Programs .............................................................. 5 Part 3: Business Environment................................................................. 6 Communication & Relationships .............................................................. 6 Negotiation ............................................................................................... 8 Human Resources and Legalities ............................................................ 9 Conclusion……………………………………………………………….…...11 References…………………………………………………………………….12
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Manfrela Inc. Corporate Expatriate Guide: Brazil
! Fascinating, vibrant, and bold. These words all attempt to describe the country of Brazil. Fascinating in nature, vibrant in culture, bold in spirit. As an expatriate set to live and work in this amazing country, your success hinges on your ability to understand the country, the culture and people with whom you will interact everyday. Ignorance of cultural facets can lead to unexpected misunderstandings, frustration and worst of all: failure. This guide is your key to success. Read it, study it, refer to it when in doubt. This guide is organized for your convenience. Part I provides a brief overview of