CUSTOME AROUND THE WORLD

BRAZILIAN

NAME:  MATEO GUADALIMA

CLASS:  9"B"

DATE :  30/12/2016

THEME:  CUSTOME AROUND THE WORLD

Brazil Traditional Customs

• The communication style of Brazilian locals is usually relaxed and fairly informal.
• During a conversation, it is not uncommon to be interrupted, as this is not perceived as being rude.
• Brazilians are quite direct in their manner of speaking as well as in what they say.
• When communicating, locals will often touch one another lightly and stand close together. This applies even when two women are talking, or when a man and woman are in conversation. Do not mistake this for flirtation or inappropriate behaviour
• People working in service provision (such as construction workers, nurses and house cleaners) will often avoid eye contact with those perceived to be above them in social status. Colleagues and friends will, however, usually maintain direct eye contact.
• Making brief eye contact with strangers is acceptable and commonplace.

• Making brief eye contact with strangers is acceptable and commonplace.
• Punctuality is not generally strictly adhered to. However, those in corporate situations do, generally, try to maintain good time-keeping. As a visitor to the country, you should definitely stick to meeting times out of respect.
• A close friendship is indicated by rubbing the two index fingers together.
• Thumbs up indicates approval, while thumbs down represents unhappiness and disapproval.
• Sucking your thumb indicates a feeling of being left out.
• Sticking your thumb between your middle and index finger (which is usually considered to be a rude gesture in North America, South Africa, Australia and Europe) is a symbol of wishing someone good luck in Brazil.