From which place (village, city, region) and which country are you? From Manaus, Amazonas-Brazil What is your current job title or position? Business English teacher How many years of work experience do you have in your own country? Over 20 years. What language(s) are foreign business people expected to know when doing business with and in your country? Brazilian Portuguese (and its variations) What languages do business people in your country typically know? Portuguese, English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, French and Japanese. What are foreign languages people in your country typically struggle with? English. How difficult is it for foreigners to understand the regional accents of Portuguese? Very difficult. How do locals react when foreign business people try to speak in the local language(s)/accent? They normally react to it trying to understand as much as possible. What would be considered an acceptable gift to bring if a foreign business contact v