{"id":26176,"date":"2022-01-26T11:04:15","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T11:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zestcarrental.com\/blog\/?p=26176"},"modified":"2022-03-17T13:26:03","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T13:26:03","slug":"dos-and-donts-in-portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zestcarrental.com\/blog\/dos-and-donts-in-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the dos and don’ts in Portugal?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Planning a trip to Portugal? Before travelling it’s best to ask \u201cwhat are the dos and don\u2019ts in Portugal\u201d to avoid getting into any sticky situations. Here are our essential tips for your first trip to Portugal!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Etiquette and manners<\/b><\/h2>\n

Do<\/b><\/h3>\n

Similar to most countries, a firm handshake with eye contact is appropriate in formal situations for any first-time encounter. For informal greetings, men tend to embrace one another with a pat on the back whilst women greet by kissing both cheeks (from right to left).<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t<\/b><\/h3>\n

Avoid raising your voice in public, consideration with your manners is greatly appreciated amongst the locals. Refrain from arriving to any meetings late, punctuality is important! Whilst the Portuguese themselves may turn up to meetings a little late, it would be considered rude for you to do so.<\/span>
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Language<\/b><\/h2>\n

Do<\/b><\/h3>\n

Attempt to learn any Portuguese phrases and vocabulary whilst visiting the country. Even if you mispronounce phrases, acknowledging the locals language goes a long way. Although English is widely spoken across Algarve, Porto, and Lisbon, it is considered rude to simply assume they\u2019ll adapt to your language. Learn useful phrases such as:<\/span><\/p>\n