Brazil Culture
Brazil
Brazil is a country full of surprises and delights but also full of corruption and mystery. (João) In fact, it is not unusual to witness prostitution in Brazil's larger cities. (Lonely Planet) When meeting a Brazilian, they seem "normal" to an American; such was the case when I met my partner, João. This paper will cover various cultural aspects of Brazil, my partner's home country. There are many customs and courtesies one should understand to ideally communicate with a Brazilian. When greeting a Brazilian you kiss a woman once on each cheek, from left to right and you greet a male but giving him a handshake. Long handshakes are common in Brazil and good eye contact is important. (Maria-Brazil) There are a number of gestures …show more content…
It is a time of great celebration before Ash Wednesday. This is a well prepared for event that takes place in Rio. This celebration is like Mardi Gras in the US in New Orleans. Brazilian Independence Day is celebrated on September 7th. On November 2nd, All Souls Day is celebrated. Most of Brazil's holidays focus on religion. About 90% of Brazilians are Roman Catholic with a minority of the population celebrating voodoo type religions. The major industries in Brazil are agricultural, mining, and manufacturing. In Brazil, women make less money then men, although many women today have college degrees and work outside the home. Most rural residents are sharecroppers. Brazil has the typical lower, middle, and upper classes, with the upper and middle class sharing most of the wealth. Brazil has some people living in third-world conditions while others live an upper class lifestyle that few in the US can enjoy. (Lonely Planet) Recreation is important in Brazil. Brazil has a love of soccer, or as it is called in Brazil, football. Many enjoy this sport with zeal and Brazilians don't go to work on international game days. Brazil has many regions with so much to do in each one. Brazil has many national parks in which to enjoy the rich environment that Brazil …show more content…
Brazil has a high uncertainty because of high concern for rules, regulations, controls and issues with career security. (Cyborlink). There is a high power distance due to the vast wealth of the country not being spread out evenly across the classes. Brazil is somewhat masculine in the fact that they don't have equality among the genders, with men having more power and control in business as well as home life. Brazil is a high context country because of the social rules set by their society, such as their formal dress style and courtship rituals. Although it can be difficult to share life with someone who comes from a different cultural background, developing a better understanding of his or her culture makes it easier and exciting. Learning about Brazil and its culture from my cultural partner, João, has been a rewarding
Brazil is a country full of surprises and delights but also full of corruption and mystery. (João) In fact, it is not unusual to witness prostitution in Brazil's larger cities. (Lonely Planet) When meeting a Brazilian, they seem "normal" to an American; such was the case when I met my partner, João. This paper will cover various cultural aspects of Brazil, my partner's home country. There are many customs and courtesies one should understand to ideally communicate with a Brazilian. When greeting a Brazilian you kiss a woman once on each cheek, from left to right and you greet a male but giving him a handshake. Long handshakes are common in Brazil and good eye contact is important. (Maria-Brazil) There are a number of gestures …show more content…
It is a time of great celebration before Ash Wednesday. This is a well prepared for event that takes place in Rio. This celebration is like Mardi Gras in the US in New Orleans. Brazilian Independence Day is celebrated on September 7th. On November 2nd, All Souls Day is celebrated. Most of Brazil's holidays focus on religion. About 90% of Brazilians are Roman Catholic with a minority of the population celebrating voodoo type religions. The major industries in Brazil are agricultural, mining, and manufacturing. In Brazil, women make less money then men, although many women today have college degrees and work outside the home. Most rural residents are sharecroppers. Brazil has the typical lower, middle, and upper classes, with the upper and middle class sharing most of the wealth. Brazil has some people living in third-world conditions while others live an upper class lifestyle that few in the US can enjoy. (Lonely Planet) Recreation is important in Brazil. Brazil has a love of soccer, or as it is called in Brazil, football. Many enjoy this sport with zeal and Brazilians don't go to work on international game days. Brazil has many regions with so much to do in each one. Brazil has many national parks in which to enjoy the rich environment that Brazil …show more content…
Brazil has a high uncertainty because of high concern for rules, regulations, controls and issues with career security. (Cyborlink). There is a high power distance due to the vast wealth of the country not being spread out evenly across the classes. Brazil is somewhat masculine in the fact that they don't have equality among the genders, with men having more power and control in business as well as home life. Brazil is a high context country because of the social rules set by their society, such as their formal dress style and courtship rituals. Although it can be difficult to share life with someone who comes from a different cultural background, developing a better understanding of his or her culture makes it easier and exciting. Learning about Brazil and its culture from my cultural partner, João, has been a rewarding