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REPUBLIC OFChile

"Repblica de

Chile"


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Chile

There are four seasons in this country:Summer (December to February)

Autumn (March to May)

Winter (June to August)

Spring (September to November).

CLIMATE


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POLITICAL SCENARIO

In Jan 2010, Chileanselected Sebastian Pinera,

president of the National

renewal party.


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In Feb 27, 2010, Chile was struck by a magnitude

of 8.8 , one of the largest ever recorded in the

world. Lasted for 90 seconds

As many as 500 people died; hundreds of

thousands of buildings were damaged.


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Initial damage estimates were in the range of 15-30

billion USD, around 10-15% of Chile real GDP.

On Mar 11, 2010 the U.S. Geological Survey reported

that a 6.9-magnitude quake hit Chile south of the capital,

Santiago.


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CURRENCY

y Chiles currency is peso

y It is subdivided into 100

centavos, although no

centavo denominated coinsremain in circulation.

y Currently, on August 4,

2010, the U.S. dollar is

valued at 517.33 pesos.


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FOREIGN TRADEChile produces more than a third of the worlds

copper,2006 was a record for Chilean trade.

The main destinations for Chileans exports were the

42% to the Americas, 30% to the Asia and 24% toEurope

Chile is the worlds fifth largest exporter of wine.


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RELIGION

The Constitution providesfor freedom of religion,

and others laws and

policies contribute to the

generally free practice ofreligion.

According to the most

recent census which was

done, 71% are RomanCatholic


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SPORTS

Chiles most popular sport is association

football. The Captain of the team is ClaudioBravo. Football is the most popular and widely

followed sport in Chile

Other sports in Chile are

Skiing, Surfing, Basketball

The national sport of Chile is Rodeo


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Chile Food

Corn cakes conger eels

Mussels Corn Pie


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Chile Food

y Some of the important dishes in Chile are corn

pies, corn cakes, beans, but perhaps the seafood is

the most delicious of all. razor clams, mussels,

spider crabs, oysters, conger eels, salmon and

corbinas are among the wealth of fresh seafood


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Wines

y Chile's wines have acclaimed an

international repute

y No Chilean meal is complete without

vino (wine) from the countrysidey Pisco is a powerful grape-based distilled

spirit

y Beer is drunk throughout the country.

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Festivals

Easter Independence Day


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Holidays and Festivalsy M

ost Chilean holidays center around religious celebrations. Asmost people are Roman Catholic, the important observances

are around Christmas and Easter. New Years Eve is celebrated

everywhere.

y Independence Day is a national holiday which features picnicsand folk dancing. On this day the public parks are filled with

stands called Fondas, decorated with leaves. drinks made of

fermented grapes are served

y A national custom dictates the visiting of graves of relatives onNovember 1, All Saints Day.


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Chile Dance

y Chile's national dance is the cueca. You will see the

dance performed at every important festival in Chile,

and especially on the Chilean National Day on the 18th

of September. Dancers dress in the traditional costumes

of the Chilean huaso and wave their white handkerchiefs

in the air.


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Tourism

y The Cathedral of San Marcos.The designer of this cathedral is

the same person who designed the EiffelTower, as such, this

has become a tourist destination.y Vaparaiso-

This is a city in Chile that is popular because of its Bohemian

culture, the colorfully-painted houses and the majestic views

of its beaches and seasidey Zofri-

This is a duty-free zone in Iquique and is a favorite shopping

area of locals and visitors alike. Electronics items are very

cheap here


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Tipping

y A 10 percent service charge is usually added to checks in

restaurants, and it is customary to tip an additional 10

percent. A tip of 20 percent is customary in bars where

service has not been added to the bill.

y Taxi drivers do not expect tips unless special services have

been performed. Some service people, such as garbage

collectors, doormen and deliverymen expect tips at holiday

times: September 18 for the national holiday; and again atChristmas. Gas station attendants, movie theater ushers, and

other service attendants will expect a 10 to 20 peso tip.


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Gift Giving Etiquette


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Gift Giving EtiquetteGifts are usually given for birthdays and Christmas. Somegeneral etiquette guidelines include:. If invited to a Chilean's home, take sweets/chocolates orwine for the hostess.

. Send flowers in advance.

. Do not give yellow roses as they indicate contempt.

. Do not give purple or black flowers as they symbolizedeath.

. Do not give scissors or knives as they indicate you wantto sever the relationship.

. For a young girl's 15th birthday, a gift of gold jewellery isthe norm.


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Dining Etiquette


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Dining Etiquette

. Dining etiquette can be quite formal in Chile.. Here are some basic dining etiquette guidelines:-When sitting wait to be shown to your place.-Women sit before men.-The hostess invites people to eat.- Keep your hands visible when eating. Keep your wrists resting on theedge of the table.- Always use utensils to eat.- Avoid speaking with eating utensils in your hands.- It is considered polite to finish everything on your plate.

-Wait for a toast to be made before taking the first sip of your drink.-The host makes the first toast.-The most common toast is "Salud!"-When you lift your glass, look at the person being toasted.- Pour wine with the right hand only.


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Meeting and Greeting


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Meeting and Greeting

. Chileans like an element of formality in all they do.

.A firm handshake accompanied with a smile and appropriate greeting is

normal in a business setting.

. Direct eye contact is important.

. Some women may not shake hands with men, although this is

becoming less common.

. Chileans stand very close when conversing.

.Always use surnames and titles - wait to be invited to use someone's

first name.. Business cards are exchanged on the initial meeting at the very start.

.Try and have one side translated into Spanish

. Keep cards in good condition - a tatty card will reflect badly on you.


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Business Dress Code


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Chilean Business Dress Code

yAppearances are an important part of Chilean life so makesure you dress well.

y Dress codes are generally formal and conservative; suit and

tie for men and discreet business suit (skirt or trousers) for

women. Navy blue suits seem to dominate and men tend toput on their jackets when leaving the office, even if it is just

for lunch.

y Though dressing well is the norm, more and more companies

are adopting the system of wearing casual clothes on Fridays.Business attire becomes less formal in the regions of the

country and in certain sectors.

y Secretaries and clerks in large companies usually wear

uniforms.


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BUSINESS ETIQUETTES


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BUSINESS ETIQUETTES1. Chile has a relationship driven culture so initial meetings

should be used to build a relationship and establish trust.Devote time to non-business discussions and wait for theother party to initiate the change in topic.

2. Pay attention to hand movements - gestures change inmeaning across cultures.

3. It is common to interrupt someone while they are speaking.

4. Meetings are not always linear in their progression. Schedulesare not very structured and issues can be tackled all at thesame time.

5. It is important to be patient as time is not of the essence in

Chile - meetings will last as long as they need to last.6. Chileans are generally indirect in their communication styles,

but can become very animated and assertive when if they getemotional.

7. Never openly criticize anyone.


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Business Meetings in Chile


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BusinessMeetings in Chiley

Most business meetings begin with a handshake (regardlessof the gender) especially in first meetings. As the business

relationship develops, both parts become more

demonstrative which can include the kissing on the cheek

with women and sometimes embracing between men.

y Business cards are given after the initial handshake.

Chileans put a lot of importance on their positions in

companies. Chileans use two surnames on business cards -the father's first and then the mother's. When addressing the

person, use only the father's surname.


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BusinessMeetings in Chile

y Don't rush immediately into the topic to be discussed.

Chileans will normally start with polite social chat and

will often ask about your family. They are not being

nosey, just showing a general interest in you. It is polite

to ask about their family too

y If there is time, it is often good to bring up topics like

Chilean wine and the natural beauties of Chile. If you

can show that you know or have learnt something aboutChile, it will be appreciated and will give them the

opportunity to feel good about their country.

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