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Color for Mourning
In Brazil, avoid giving purple or black gifts as this is for funerals or mourning.
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Meeting Someone for the First Time in Brazil
When you meet someone for the first time, it is polite to say “muito prazer” which means “my pleasure” in English.
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Brazilian Greetings
In Brazil, greetings involving women will involve kissing of both cheeks. Handshakes are usually reserved for men. It is customary to shake hands with everyone present both upon arrival and upon exiting the room.
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Business Deals in Brazil
Brazilian business is hierarchical. The final decisions are usually made by the highest ranking person; therefore, it takes some time to make a deal.
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The Official Name of Brazil
Brazil’s official name is Federative Republic of Brazil.
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How Brazilians Eat
Brazilians eat in continental style. People wash their hands before eating and refrain from touching food while eating.
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Special Stone for the Statue
In order to make a highly resistible statue, a special kind of rock was used for Christ the Redeemer statue. The stone was especially imported from Sweden and hence with the blend of concrete and soapstone this wonder was made.
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The Construction of Christ the Redeemer Statue
This statue was built in 1931. Construction started in 1922 and was completed in 1931. It took a span of nine years to complete it.
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Largest Art Deco Statue in the World
Christ the Redeemer is the largest art deco statue in the world. It is 98 feet tall (not including the 26 foot pedestal), and the arms stretch to 92 feet wide.
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World’s Largest Street Festival
Loves street festivals? Head on to Rio de Janeiro carnival, the world’s largest street festival.
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World’s Largest Coffee Producer
Producing around 25% of the world’s supply of coffee, Brazil holds the world’s largest coffee producer title.
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Do You Need A Shower
Brazil can be a hot country and so it is customary for them to ask their guests if they wanted to have a shower, including if they are not staying over.
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