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• Monetary unit: peso

• Spanish is the official language; English, Portuguese,

German and Italian is spoken in various areas.

• Primary trading partners: US, Japan, China,

South Korea, Brazil, Italy, Mexico, Argentina.

• Major Cities: Santiago (capital), Vina del Mar, Concepción.

• Religion: Roman catholic.

Say Buenos días (Good morning) Buenas tardes(Good evening); cómo está (How are you?)

Appropriate titles: Señora/Señor (for a married woman/man); Señorita (for an unmarried woman)

Maintain eye contact

Chileans have a witty sense of humor

Fútbol, swimming, tennis, cycling, and fishing are popular sports and activities

Chileans take pride in their literacy nation and heritage. Famous Chilean writers include Nobel Prize poets like Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda.

The main meal is eaten at midday.

Most business entertainment will be done in restaurants.

Build a solid relationship before business aspects are

approached.

Ask about the health and welfare of your counterpart’s family.

Some favorite dishes are empanadas de horno and cazuela de

ave.

Social class is a huge sensitivity.

Don’t say anything in public that could

embarrass your Chilean counterpart.

Thank

You!!!