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Business travel does not simply entail getting on a plane and going to a meeting. Often there are unforeseen cultural barriers, and with prior knowledge, these can be overcome to make your trip a success.This Colombia PowerPoint will teach you about the country’s culture, customs, etiquette, cuisine and much more to assist you in your travels. Did you know that Bogota, the capital city of Colombia is the third highest major city in the world? Or that Colombia holds a position in the 17 most mega-diverse countries in the world?This Colombia Power Point highlights these facts and much more including: 16 Points on General Information, 9 Points on Family Life, 17 Points on Food, 6 Points on Food Etiquette, 18 Points on Social Etiquette, 19 Points on Business Etiquette, and 11 Points on Trivia.TRANSCRIPT
Colombia
Family Life (1 of 3)
Family takes center stage in the social structure
– Family serves as a source of support and advice, so great loyalty is shown to families
Although extended families rarely live under one roof, apart from in rural areas, many live close and frequent one another's houses often
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Social Etiquette (4 of 5)
When invited to a Colombian's home, bring fruit, a potted plant, or chocolates for the hostess
Flowers need to be sent in advance
– Do not give lilies or marigolds as they are used at funerals
– Roses are also appreciated
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Business Etiquette (2 of 6)
Eye contact is viewed positively
Wait for the other party to initiate a change to first names
Have one side of your business card translated into Spanish
– Include any university degrees or qualifications as this is valued
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Trivia (3 of 3)
Colombia has 15 major volcanoes– Instabilities in the area have causes
many devastating earthquakes
Colombia can be divided into 5 main regions per climate and geography
12% of the world’s coffee is produced in Colombia
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32 slides include: 16 Points on General Information, 9 Points on Family Life, 17 Points on Food, 6
Points on Food Etiquette, 18 Points on Social Etiquette, 19 Points on Business
Etiquette, and 11 Points on Trivia.
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