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World’s Largest Street Festival
Posted by lingofacts | Apr 6, 2017 | Travel | 0 |
Color for Mourning
by lingofacts | Aug 4, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
In Brazil, avoid giving purple or black gifts as this is for funerals or mourning.
Read MoreMeeting Someone for the First Time in Brazil
by lingofacts | Aug 3, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
When you meet someone for the first time, it is polite to say “muito prazer” which means “my pleasure” in English.
Read MoreBrazilian Greetings
by lingofacts | Aug 3, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
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.
Read MoreBusiness Deals in Brazil
by lingofacts | Aug 3, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
Brazilian business is hierarchical. The final decisions are usually made by the highest ranking person; therefore, it takes some time to make a deal.
Read MoreThe Official Name of Brazil
by lingofacts | Aug 2, 2017 | Language | 0 |
Brazil’s official name is Federative Republic of Brazil.
Read MoreHow Brazilians Eat
by lingofacts | Aug 2, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
Brazilians eat in continental style. People wash their hands before eating and refrain from touching food while eating.
Read MoreSpecial Stone for the Statue
by lingofacts | Jun 21, 2017 | Travel | 0 |
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.
Read MoreThe Construction of Christ the Redeemer Statue
by lingofacts | Jun 21, 2017 | History | 0 |
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.
Read MoreLargest Art Deco Statue in the World
by lingofacts | Jun 21, 2017 | Travel | 0 |
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.
Read MoreWorld’s Largest Street Festival
by lingofacts | Apr 6, 2017 | Travel | 0 |
Loves street festivals? Head on to Rio de Janeiro carnival, the world’s largest street festival.
Read MoreWorld’s Largest Coffee Producer
by lingofacts | Apr 5, 2017 | Travel | 0 |
Producing around 25% of the world’s supply of coffee, Brazil holds the world’s largest coffee producer title.
Read MoreDo You Need A Shower
by lingofacts | Apr 5, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
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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