Portugal is located in the southwest of Europe. Area 8. 81 thousand square kilometers. The population is 11.35 million, of which 99% are Portuguese. Roman Catholicism is the state religion. Portuguese is the official language, and French, English and Spanish are commercial languages. LISBON, the capital.
the Portuguese Republic was established in. Established diplomatic relations with China on February 8, 1979.
Portugal is known as "the country of cork" and "the country of grapes". Portugal ranks first in the world in cork and oak products, and has been rich in grapes and wine since ancient times. There are 361,111 hectares of vineyards in China, and one in every five agricultural laborers grows them on average. There are 1.8 million people engaged in wine production in China, with an annual output of 1-1.5 billion liters of grapes, which are exported to more than 121 countries and regions in the world, making it the fourth largest wine producer in the world, with the most famous wine exported from Porto.
Portuguese men hug and pat each other on the shoulder when they meet, and very familiar women kiss each other on both cheeks when they meet. Portuguese people are used to socializing, and when they first meet, they will show a general sense of intimacy. We should attach importance to interpersonal relationships when getting along with them.
Portugal should always wear a "very" conservative and old-fashioned suit. It is absolutely necessary to make an appointment in advance to visit public and private units. The best way is to write in advance to ask when to meet, and wait for the other party to reply or call back. From this you can feel the conservative, elegant and polite temperament of Portuguese businessmen. Portuguese people have a strong sense of family. Everything is done in slow three, so it should be arranged in advance to adapt to their procrastination. However, the Portuguese are willing to work overtime.
In business activities in Portugal, it is very important to formally shake hands when meeting or saying goodbye. In business negotiation, you should not try to exert pressure, but put forward business terms conservatively. Portuguese businessmen will take you to some old and elegant cafes for hospitality, but most of them will not cost much.
Portugal, as the name implies, people often think that this country is named after its grapes, but it is not. Portugal is a transliteration. However, it is indeed a well-known "grape kingdom". According to Portuguese eating habits, you should try to drink wine when eating. Portuguese people have an indissoluble bond with wine, which is an essential drink for every family. Men, women and children love to drink before and after meals, and they also like to entertain guests with wine. Men are considered men only when they drink alcohol. It is said that there are 361,111 hotels in this small country, which is only half the size of Henan Province. Portuguese people are very particular about drinking. According to Portuguese tradition, they should drink wine before meals, wine to help digestion after meals, and wine according to Lai cuisine during meals. Drink red wine when eating meat, white wine when eating fish, rose wine with cold platters, and sparkling wine with grapes when eating snacks. This traditional and strict method of wine preparation, following the sacred tradition, has become a etiquette and habit of people all over the country in business banquets, social occasions and family banquets. Why do Portuguese people attach so much importance to and love wine? They said: "Portuguese wine is the son of the earth and the sun. It inspires our spirit and inspires our wisdom." When you get to Portugal, you have to drink at dinner. If you don't drink for a reason, they will think that you look down on them, so any further transaction or hope of knowing yourself will be ruined. In Portugal, people say that wine is cheaper than water, and the content of alcohol is not high. Therefore, drinking some wine while eating will never lead to drunkenness. Of course, in Portugal, which is famous for its wine production all over the world, it's mellow and fragrant, and it's well-known and worth tasting.
In Portugal, hotels in most cities and tourist attractions have a lot of grades, which is enough for you to figure out. Pay attention to how many stars the hotel is, and the accommodation is suitable so as not to waste your money.
In Portugal, you should be especially polite to women, which is a social fashion and cannot be ignored. Lavender is the national flower of Portugal. Portuguese people like lavender very much, because it not only has ornamental value, but also has high ternary value. It is an important raw material for making soap, sanitary soap, toilet water, cooling oil, shampoo and cold cream.
There is no racial discrimination in Portugal, and the wages are cheap. It is illegal to strike so far. The state is very active in foreign investment and formulates preferential measures. Only the upper-class people can go to college because of the hierarchical system. Most of the leaders of lower-level companies graduated from vocational schools and have a very positive attitude in management. There is communication in your spare time, but there are few opportunities for * * * to have dinner. When the communication is deeper, it will become a family-based communication, and the atmosphere will become more lively.
Portugal has a developed tourism industry. In 2119 and 1988, the tourism revenue alone reached 2.3 billion US dollars, and the number of tourists was more than that of China, reaching more than 16 million. Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, has a car for every 3.5 people, reaching 251 vehicles per kilometer, with the highest vehicle density in the world (151 vehicles per kilometer in Paris and 141 vehicles per kilometer in Hamburg).
It is best to visit Portugal and Portugal from October every year to June the following year. Two weeks before and after Christmas and one week before and after Easter are not suitable. Take more holidays from July to September. Safe drinking water.
211 duty-free cigarettes or 51 cigars, or half a bottle of tobacco and 1 bottles of wine. The domestic currency is limited to 5111Escudos escudo. Foreign currency can be declared before entering the country and can be taken out. 15% for taxi tips, 41Escudos for each piece of luggage, and 11 ~ 15% for hotels, restaurants and restaurants have been attached to the bill. Portugal is closed from 12: 11 noon to 3: 11 pm, so arrange business and don't contact work during this time. When invited to the host's home for dinner, you don't have to bring gifts. You can invite the person who receives you to a restaurant for a meal in return. During the conversation, guests should avoid talking about politics and government. It is polite to talk about family, Portugal's advantages and personal hobbies.