Cultural Characteristics Significant to Brazil:
1. Extremely friendly; may seem like an “invasion of privacy”
2. They love to talk!
3. Always use first names
4. No concept of time. Nothing is on time and this is not a sign of disrespect, it is expected
5. “cafezinho”- miniature strong coffees are popular when you just need to take a break
6. “o jeitinho brasileiro” – a phrase used as a way of getting things. Brazilians love to help you and will go out of their way to figure out ways to do so.
7. Safety and Security Tips- always keep everything close to you, don’t wear expensive jewelry, put your cameras away immediately after using them.
8. Avoid ice & only drink bottled water!
9. Candomble – a religious ritual commonly held on the beaches, most likely before the Brazil vs. Portugal world cup game
10. Brazilian currency – real à reais
This was a list of cultural characteristics and helpful tips that we should be aware of before beginning our adventures in Brazil.
hope that all continus to go well and all stay healthy. pace yourselves and don't let the extremely slow pace get to you. take advantage of the different culture and stay focused. hopefully it won't take long to adjust so just be patient.
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