The Magnificent “Peru”By Kenzie Mofford &Jacob Letcher

Interesting Facts• The population is 29,399,817• Poverty • Location

Business Meetings• In Peru, always schedule meetings in advance• Just “dropping in” is considered rude• Run on “La Hora Peruana” or “Peruvian Time”• Acceptable to be an hour late to an appointment• Conduct business in a brisk/efficient manner

Communication• Most business is conducted in “Español” (official)• Address clients with their title, “Señor” or

“Señora”• 3 names: first names, father’s surname, mother’s

surname• Use client’s father’s surname for introductions

Entertaining• Alcoholic drink called Pisco Sour• Lunch served between 1-2 p.m. • Keep hands on table during lunch meetings• Wait until host makes toast before beginning to

drink• If invited to a home in Peru

Dress & Appearance• Dress up when going in public• Unacceptable to leave home wearing dirty clothes• Clothes made of hand woven fabrics• Business attire for meetings• Men: suite and tie or dress slacks• Women: skirt or dress

Tips & Taboos• Always have business cards printed in Spanish• Express interest in culture of Peru• Ask for approval before taking pictures • Be smart with what you take pictures of• Eye contact • Gift giving

Summary• We talked to you about the meetings,

communication, entertainment, dress & appearance, and a few tips and taboos that we found about Peru.