Brazil

By: DeVaughn Boyd

Capitol City and Flag

Capitol city of Brazil is Brasilia

Language and Religion

Roman Catholic is the main religion

Research says they have the largest population of Catholics in the world.

Even still their diverse and have many different religious beliefs and are free
to practice what they desire.

Portuguese is the main language in Brazil.

They also speak in a rhythmic dialect.

Christ the Redeemer

Stands 130 ft.

Located in Rio de Janeiro

One of the most popular tourist attractions

Shows Catholic Pride

Amazon River

Amazon River

Tour of the area

Exotic animals

Canal boat ride

Great sight seeing

Brazilian Cuisines
Empadao

Pie crust
filled with
chicken
casserole.
(Similar to
pot pie

Feijoada

Black bean stew

filled with your
choice of meat.
Typically sausage.

Common Brazilian Stereotypes

All Brazilians must be good at soccer.

Assume that they speak Spanish

Claim that all women are supermodels

Superstitions

When you make coffee, always put the sugar in the cup before the coffee and
one day you'll become a rich man.

Do not keep birds at home because it can bring death.

If you want to have enough money, then you should have the figure of an
elephant in the house. But be sure to turn it back toward the door.

Hand Gestures/Greetings

Men shake hands with one another similar to Americans they shake while
holding steady eye contact.

If women wish to shake a mans hand she should extend her hand first.

Usually women greet men and other women with two pecks on the cheek
going from right to left, while patting ones back.

Body language

A very unique body language is the figa, represented by inserting the thumb between the
middle and index finger. This gesture is supposed to keep away pain, suffering and envy and it is
an amulet that protects against the evil-eye.

When two people are close to each other, they will show it by rubbing two index fingers
together.

Since this is more of a touching society, people stand close together when conversing or when
standing in lines.

Very different from American Culture

Communication/Decision Making

In Brazil it is important to show respect to the elderly. (Seniority in a

company)

In companies there is one boss who takes complete responsibility. Status

symbols of power are very important in order to indicate social position and
communicate the respect that could be shown.(similar in U.S>)

Power Structure

Brazil reflects a society that believes hierarchy should be respected and

inequalities amongst people are acceptable.

The different distribution of power justifies the fact that power holders have
more benefits than the less powerful in society. (similar to U.S.)

Online Activity

As of 2016 the internet penetration rate is about 66.4%

An estimated 140 million people are active on the internet.

As of 2015 the most popular social networks were Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr,
and LinkedIn

Individualism vs Collectivism

Brazil is more individualistic in the sense of loyalty to one anothers direct

family.

It show collectivism in the sense of loyalty to ones own kind as a unit it

believes in the idea of uplifting and empower ones own direct family. This
idea is known nationwide.

Power Distance

Power distance refers to the way in which power is distributed and the extent
to which the less powerful accept that power is distributed unequally.

Brazil just like the U.S. allows the so called top elite or 10% have most of
the power while its a constant struggle within the range of power and the
idea of rich and poor.

Uncertainty Avoidance

Brazil shows a strong need for rules and elaborate legal systems in order to
structure life. The individuals need to obey these laws, however, is weak. If
rules however cannot be kept, additional rules are dictated. In Brazil, as in all
high Uncertainty Avoidance societies, bureaucracy, laws and rules are very
important to make the world a safer place to live in.

Masculine vs. Feminine

Brazil is a traditional patriarchal culture

Women are to do more of the nurturing and tend to the household

Men are tasked with providing and keeping the family structured

Very different from American culture with women taking a prominent role in
the workforce.

Current Events

Brazil is known for having some of the best coffee in the world so much that it
has even become a significant part of the culture. As of the late the price of
coffee has risen 20% causing people to uproar.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/sep/30/rude-awakening-asprice-of-coffee-and-orange-juice-shoots-up-20

Like America Brazilian women face much turmoil in the work force, as of late
many women have been banning together and going into to business
themselves by jumping in on the Tupperware market. Thus creating jobs for
one another.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/oct/01/brazil-sexism-worktupperware-avon-direct-selling

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