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USA and Portugal Differences
Portugal
Socio-cultural
Family is very important and comes before most other social relationships
https://www.expatica.com/pt/living/integration/etiquette-in-portugal-106561/#:~:text=The%20Portuguese%20tend%20to%20be,quite%20fast%20and%20somewhat%20loudly
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Shake hands with everyone present in formal situations
https://www.expatica.com/pt/living/integration/etiquette-in-portugal-106561/#:~:text=The%20Portuguese%20tend%20to%20be,quite%20fast%20and%20somewhat%20loudly
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Using too many hand gestures while speaking is unprofessional
https://www.expatica.com/pt/living/integration/etiquette-in-portugal-106561/#:~:text=The%20Portuguese%20tend%20to%20be,quite%20fast%20and%20somewhat%20loudly
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Fast, loud, and direct communication
https://www.expatica.com/pt/living/integration/etiquette-in-portugal-106561/#:~:text=The%20Portuguese%20tend%20to%20be,quite%20fast%20and%20somewhat%20loudly
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Conservative dress code
https://www.expatica.com/pt/living/integration/etiquette-in-portugal-106561/#:~:text=The%20Portuguese%20tend%20to%20be,quite%20fast%20and%20somewhat%20loudly
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Touching other people is quite inappropriate for formal situations
https://www.expatica.com/pt/living/integration/etiquette-in-portugal-106561/#:~:text=The%20Portuguese%20tend%20to%20be,quite%20fast%20and%20somewhat%20loudly
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Gifts are not usually exchanged at business meetings, but small gifts are appropriate after a successful negotiation
https://www.expatica.com/pt/living/integration/etiquette-in-portugal-106561/#:~:text=The%20Portuguese%20tend%20to%20be,quite%20fast%20and%20somewhat%20loudly
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Do not arrive more than 15 minutes late to a dinner, do not discuss business in social situations, remain standing until invited to sit, hold a fork in the left hand and a knife in the right when eating, and do not begin eating until the host gives the all clear or says bom apetite
https://www.expatica.com/pt/living/integration/etiquette-in-portugal-106561/#:~:text=The%20Portuguese%20tend%20to%20be,quite%20fast%20and%20somewhat%20loudly
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Women should not go to bars by themselves, women should invite a Portuguese man to a business lunch instead of dinner, but if a man is invited to dinner, his wife should also be invited, Portuguese men will not usually allow a woman to pay for their meal
https://www.expatica.com/pt/living/integration/etiquette-in-portugal-106561/#:~:text=The%20Portuguese%20tend%20to%20be,quite%20fast%20and%20somewhat%20loudly
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Portuguese people are usually friendly and will try to make you feel at home. If one is uncertain about certain customs or behavior, a Portuguese acquantis, friend, or business partner will usually happily introduce them to their culture
https://www.expatica.com/pt/living/integration/etiquette-in-portugal-106561/#:~:text=The%20Portuguese%20tend%20to%20be,quite%20fast%20and%20somewhat%20loudly
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Political
Has a president and prime minister
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/portugal/#people-and-society
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/portugal/#people-and-society
President elected on ballot and can serve two 5 year terms
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/portugal/#people-and-society
Leader of the majority party is usually appointed prime mister by the president
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/portugal/#people-and-society
Has a Legislative and Judicial branch of government
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/portugal/#people-and-society
Current political parties; Democratic Alliance, Democratic and Social Center/People's Party, Ecologist Party, Liberal Initiative, Madeira First, People-Animals-Nature Party, People's Monarchist Party, Portuguese Communist Party, Social Democratic Party, Socialist Party, The Left Bloc, Unitary Democratic Coalition
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/portugal/#people-and-society
Legal
Civil law system
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/portugal/
Constitutional Court review of legislative acts
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/portugal/
Accepts ICJ and ICCt jurisdiction with reservations for ICJ
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/portugal/
Voting age is 18
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/portugal/#people-and-society
Not a citizen by birth, citizen by descent if one parent is a citizen of Portugal, dual citizenship recognized
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/portugal/#people-and-society
General partnerships, private LLC, public LLC, limited co-partnership company
https://www.ilpabogados.com/en/corporate-law-in-portugal-1/
Liability of shareholders is limited, but quota holders are joint and severely liable for unpaid capital contributions
https://www.ilpabogados.com/en/corporate-law-in-portugal-1/
USA
Socio-cultural
Direct communication, but criticism is usually more indirect to remain polite
https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/american-culture/american-culture-communication
Ask questions or it is assumed you understand everything
https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/american-culture/american-culture-communication
Speech is usually more informal with slang and first names being used even with people one does not know very well, but this may change depending on the social situation, such as a business setting
https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/american-culture/american-culture-communication
Americans are usually confident talkers and will openly speak about their achievements, one is expected to speak on their own behalf and will usually be seen as less confident or have nothing to contribute if quiet
https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/american-culture/american-culture-communication
Light confrontation and debate is usually common in business settings and Americans are not afraid of conflict if they believe it will help them reach their objectives
https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/american-culture/american-culture-communication
Americans can be uncomfortable with long periods of silence and may speak to fill it
https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/american-culture/american-culture-communication
Swearing in professional settings is typically disapproved of
https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/american-culture/american-culture-communication
Direct eye contact is used when speaking
https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/american-culture/american-culture-communication
Some people like physical contact and others do not, personal space is typically preferred
https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/american-culture/american-culture-communication
Gestures are important in American culture and nodding when listening is usually used to indicate that you are actually listening
https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/american-culture/american-culture-communication
Political
Has an executive, Judicial, and legislative branch of government
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/united-states/#government
Current political parties; Democratic, Green, Libertarian, Republican
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/united-states/#government
Has a president and vice president
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/united-states/#government
Cabinet is appointed by the president and approved by the senate
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/united-states/#government
President can serve 2 4 year terms
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/united-states/#government
President and Vice President are elected on the same ballot
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/united-states/#government
Legal
Common law system at federal level
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/united-states/
Judicial review of legislative acts
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/united-states/
Common law system at State level except for Louisiana, which uses Napoleonic civil code
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/united-states/
Withdrew acceptance of ICJ and ICCt jurisdiction
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/united-states/
Voting age is 18
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/united-states/#people-and-society
Citizen by birth, citizen by descent only, dual citizenship not recognized
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/united-states/#government
Sole Proprietorship, Partnerships, LLC, Corporations
https://www.ilpabogados.com/en/the-essential-corporate-law-in-the-united-states-usa/
A shareholder of a company who is limited by shares has limited liability
https://www.ilpabogados.com/en/the-essential-corporate-law-in-the-united-states-usa/
18 is Voting age
General Partnership and LLC
Shareholder Liability is limited