concept   meetings
culture   Brazil
statement   In Brazil, meetings prioritize personal relationships and flexibility with time, valuing social interaction as much as the meeting agenda.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 business meeting Brazil Flexibility in time and schedules 1
2 business meeting Brazil Often starts with casual conversation and relationship-building before getting down to business 1
3 business meetings Brazil Meetings are often more informal and may involve personal conversations before getting to the business 1
4 lunch meeting Brazil Frequently used for building rapport and establishing trust before engaging in business matters 1
5 meeting agenda Brazil Agendas are used as a guideline, but the meetings are often more relaxed, allowing for more open-ended discussions and adjustments to the agenda 1
6 meetings Brazil Flexibility with time is more common, and it may be acceptable to start a meeting later than scheduled. 1
7 staff meetings Brazil Frequently involve lively discussions and non-verbal communication 1
8 taking notes in meetings Brazil Perceived as distancing or indicating lack of engagement 1
9 team meetings Argentina Often perceived as a more relaxed and open-ended gathering, where social interaction and relationship-building are valued as much as the meeting agenda. 1
10 team meetings Brazil Often perceived as a more relaxed and open-ended gathering, where social interaction and relationship-building are valued as much as the meeting agenda. 1
11 technology use in meetings Brazil Meetings often prioritize personal relationships and may involve less reliance on digital technology for presentations or collaboration. 1
12 virtual meetings Brazil Virtual meetings are seen as a practical way to connect with colleagues, but are not always considered as effective as face-to-face interactions. 1
13 workplace meetings Brazil Often include extended socializing with colleagues before or after the formal meeting 1