At his first meeting with Mina Van Buren, a U.S.

manager, Juan Velasquez, an Argentine businessman, complimented her on her appearance and invited her out for drinks and dinner that evening.

Ms. Van Buren refused, saying that she preferred to keep their relationship on a professional level.

Discuss the appropriateness of Mr. Velasquez’s invitation and Ms. Van Buren’s response and the implications for building a solid business relationship.