how is the lifestyle of Brazilians?
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Whenever you are vising a foreign country, you will have opportunities to learn, to enjoy, to be surprised. However, you will also find reasons to complain, if you keep looking for them!
After working in multi-cultural projects in Brazil, and as a Brazilian myself, I have noticed that those who come to our country with a positive attitude and an open mind ALWAYS get the most out of their stay. ;-)
It works like a mirror: the more you try to understand us, the more willing we will be to understand you. And believe me, when in a foreign country it is much better to live among friends!
WHEN MEETING PEOPLE
Men usually shake hands when greeting one another, and keep eye contact.
Women usually kiss each other on their cheeks. Twice when both are married, three times when one of them is single. On this case, the married one says "Três, pra casar!", meaning 'three kisses, for you to get married".
Hugging is a very common way of expressing acceptance and friendship, especially when you haven't seem your friend for a long time. Backslapping is a little more common in business and in casual relationships.
When a man and a woman are going to shake hands, it is common for her to extend her hand first.
Brazilians can say whatever they want about their government. (Foreigners are expected to be a little more careful. ;-)
WHEN VISITING A BRAZILIAN HOUSE
Small gifts exchange is a common practice.
Flowers will ALWAYS be welcome! Any color, any size!
Gifts are usually opened when received.
After working in multi-cultural projects in Brazil, and as a Brazilian myself, I have noticed that those who come to our country with a positive attitude and an open mind ALWAYS get the most out of their stay. ;-)
It works like a mirror: the more you try to understand us, the more willing we will be to understand you. And believe me, when in a foreign country it is much better to live among friends!
WHEN MEETING PEOPLE
Men usually shake hands when greeting one another, and keep eye contact.
Women usually kiss each other on their cheeks. Twice when both are married, three times when one of them is single. On this case, the married one says "Três, pra casar!", meaning 'three kisses, for you to get married".
Hugging is a very common way of expressing acceptance and friendship, especially when you haven't seem your friend for a long time. Backslapping is a little more common in business and in casual relationships.
When a man and a woman are going to shake hands, it is common for her to extend her hand first.
Brazilians can say whatever they want about their government. (Foreigners are expected to be a little more careful. ;-)
WHEN VISITING A BRAZILIAN HOUSE
Small gifts exchange is a common practice.
Flowers will ALWAYS be welcome! Any color, any size!
Gifts are usually opened when received.
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