Long-distance direct calls can be made on U.S. telephone credit cards, or through a hotel desk. Local calls can be made with standard pay phones or credifones , which accept telephone cards bought at post offices or telephone centers. Leading hotels in larger cities generally offer CNN and other English-language cable news programs. The International Herald Tribune , London Times , Financial Times , New York Times and USA Today can be found in Lisbon, Oporto, and tourist regions, as can news magazines like Time and Newsweek . No matter what class of restaurant or cervejaria, expect large portions.
Portuguese cuisine is excellent, and offers something for just about everyone's palate.
In this time of change, some of the social graces belonging to a more secure, paternal era linger. Courtesy, in business and other spheres, is simply expected and easily extended. Legal contracts do not have the strength in business associations that personal confidence, built over years of experience, offers. Aggressiveness is not yet keen in marketing because it may be interpreted as socially offensive. In terms of everyday business the Portuguese are correct and civil.