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Culture shock! a survival guide to customs and etiquette : Brazil / Volker Poelzl. [print]

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Cultureshock! | BrazilPublication details: Tarrytown, New York : Marshall Cavendish Editions, (c)2006.Description: 324 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780761424901
Other title:
  • Culture shock! Brazil [Spine title]
  • Brazil
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • F2510.P744.C858 2006
  • F2510
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Contents:
Brazil -- About the land -- About the people -- Look at Brazil -- Geography -- The natural environment -- Climate -- Time zones -- Population -- Urbanisation -- The past and the present -- Government and political system -- The economy -- A colorful blend of faiths -- Catholicism -- Protestant and evangelical churches -- Syncretism -- Candomble -- Kardecism (Spiriism) -- Umbanda -- Witchcraft -- Shamanism -- Other religious movements -- Brazilians -- A melting pot of races -- The Brazilian soul -- Brazilian Realities -- Urban chaos -- Human rights -- The woman's world -- Socialising -- Family life -- Friendship -- Love and sexuality -- Gays and lesbians -- National passions -- Socializing with Brazilians -- A hospitable people -- Opinions -- Attitudes -- Arriving and settling down -- Entry requirements -- What to bring to Brazil -- Documentation and other formalities -- Finding a home -- Utilities in your home -- Where to live -- Experiencing culture shock -- Everyday life -- Driving in Brazil -- Law enforcement -- Shopping -- Postal service -- Public transportation -- Telecommunications -- Education in Brazil -- Staying healthy -- Food and entertaining -- Enjoying Brazilian Food -- Etiquette at the table -- Regional cooking -- Snack foods -- Beverages -- Enjoying Brazil -- Recreation -- Nightlife -- Celebrations and festivals -- Calendar of festivals and holidays -- Arts and culture -- Folk art traditions -- Literature -- Theatre -- Brazilian cinema -- The visual arts -- Architecture -- The media -- Communication challenge -- Introduction to Brazilian Portuguese -- Pronunciation -- Stress -- Grammar overview -- Showing affection: the diminutive -- Gestures and signs -- Work and business -- The business climate -- Business etiquette and style -- Getting things done -- Working in Brazil -- Fast facts about Brazil -- Famous people -- Acronyms.
Subject: CultureShock! Brazil dispels the preconceptions about this diverse dynamic country and reveals the beauty and character that is Brazil. Written in a personable style, the book touches on all aspects of Brazilian life presenting the reader with a balanced, realistic and useful guide. This book leads you through the economic power house that is São Paulo to the beach life of Rio de Janeiro, to the lush and abundant vegetation of the rainforest. There is invaluable information about how to acquire a visa, rent a property, obtain a driving licence together with details on dining etiquette and the Brazilian work environment. Be introduced to the friendly and outgoing Brazilian character and understand how to speak Brazilian. Socialising is key to life in Brazil, which is why CultureShock! Brazil is packed with information and advice on dealing with crowds, noise and learning to not only survive but enjoy the experience that is Brazil. https://www.amazon.com/CultureShock-Brazil-Culture-Volker-Poelzl-ebook/dp/B00GQRZLV4/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1578691390&sr=8-1
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Circulating Book (checkout times vary with patron status) Circulating Book (checkout times vary with patron status) G. Allen Fleece Library CIRCULATING COLLECTION Non-fiction F2510.P645.C858 2006 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Brazil 5 31923001898267

Previously published: 2002.

First impressions -- Brazil -- About the land -- About the people -- Look at Brazil -- Geography -- The natural environment -- Climate -- Time zones -- Population -- Urbanisation -- The past and the present -- Government and political system -- The economy -- A colorful blend of faiths -- Catholicism -- Protestant and evangelical churches -- Syncretism -- Candomble -- Kardecism (Spiriism) -- Umbanda -- Witchcraft -- Shamanism -- Other religious movements -- Brazilians -- A melting pot of races -- The Brazilian soul -- Brazilian Realities -- Urban chaos -- Human rights -- The woman's world -- Socialising -- Family life -- Friendship -- Love and sexuality -- Gays and lesbians -- National passions -- Socializing with Brazilians -- A hospitable people -- Opinions -- Attitudes -- Arriving and settling down -- Entry requirements -- What to bring to Brazil -- Documentation and other formalities -- Finding a home -- Utilities in your home -- Where to live -- Experiencing culture shock -- Everyday life -- Driving in Brazil -- Law enforcement -- Shopping -- Postal service -- Public transportation -- Telecommunications -- Education in Brazil -- Staying healthy -- Food and entertaining -- Enjoying Brazilian Food -- Etiquette at the table -- Regional cooking -- Snack foods -- Beverages -- Enjoying Brazil -- Recreation -- Nightlife -- Celebrations and festivals -- Calendar of festivals and holidays -- Arts and culture -- Folk art traditions -- Literature -- Theatre -- Brazilian cinema -- The visual arts -- Architecture -- The media -- Communication challenge -- Introduction to Brazilian Portuguese -- Pronunciation -- Stress -- Grammar overview -- Showing affection: the diminutive -- Gestures and signs -- Work and business -- The business climate -- Business etiquette and style -- Getting things done -- Working in Brazil -- Fast facts about Brazil -- Famous people -- Acronyms.

CultureShock! Brazil dispels the preconceptions about this diverse dynamic country and reveals the beauty and character that is Brazil. Written in a personable style, the book touches on all aspects of Brazilian life presenting the reader with a balanced, realistic and useful guide. This book leads you through the economic power house that is São Paulo to the beach life of Rio de Janeiro, to the lush and abundant vegetation of the rainforest. There is invaluable information about how to acquire a visa, rent a property, obtain a driving licence together with details on dining etiquette and the Brazilian work environment. Be introduced to the friendly and outgoing Brazilian character and understand how to speak Brazilian. Socialising is key to life in Brazil, which is why CultureShock! Brazil is packed with information and advice on dealing with crowds, noise and learning to not only survive but enjoy the experience that is Brazil.

https://www.amazon.com/CultureShock-Brazil-Culture-Volker-Poelzl-ebook/dp/B00GQRZLV4/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1578691390&sr=8-1

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