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Brazil : the essential guide to customs and etiquette / Sandro Branco with Rob Williams. [print]

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Culture smart!Publication details: London, England : Kuperard, (c)2005.Description: 168 pages : illustrations ; 17 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781857333237
Other title:
  • Brazil
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • F2510.W726.B739 2005
  • F2510
Available additional physical forms:
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Contents:
Land and people -- The regions -- Population -- A brief history -- Brazil in the world today -- Government -- Values and attitudes -- National identity: size matters -- Novelas and favelas -- The country of tomorrow -- Focus on relationships -- Jeitinho Brasileiro -- Family Ties -- Knowing your place -- Formal or informal? -- Looking good -- Ageism -- Squeaky clean -- Better late than never -- Saudade -- Green and yellow -- Pride and predjudice - Happy to be Brazilians -- Who new? -- Religion, customs, and traditions -- God is everywhere -- The Catholic church and the state -- African and native influenced religions -- Kardecism (spiritualism) -- Protestants -- Third millennium religions -- Superstitions -- Football: the unifying religion -- The festive calendar -- Local festivals -- Brazilians at home -- Who's family? -- Marriage -- Macho men -- Children -- Education -- Employment -- Health services -- Housing -- Shopping -- Daily routine -- Making friends -- Meeting people -- Socializing with work colleagues -- Socializing with the opposite sex -- Invitations home -- Foreign fascination -- Friendship the Brazilian way -- Time out -- Eating out and eating in -- Drinking -- Where Brazilians meet up -- Sports and exercise -- Cultural life -- What to wear -- Traveling -- General information -- Getting around -- Health and safety -- Business briefing -- Business hours -- Status and hierarchy -- Women at work -- Dress code -- Making contact -- Meetings -- Presentation style -- Negotiation -- Contracts -- Gifts -- Business entertaining -- Keeping in touch -- Communicating -- Language -- Body language -- Hellos and good-byes -- Conversation style -- Humor -- The media -- Postal and electronic communication -- Computers -- Conclusion
Subject: Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. https://www.amazon.com/Brazil-Culture-essential-customs-culture/dp/1857333233/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=9781857333237&qid=1580171899&s=books&sr=1-1
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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.B736.B739 2005 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31923001898465

Land and people -- The regions -- Population -- A brief history -- Brazil in the world today -- Government -- Values and attitudes -- National identity: size matters -- Novelas and favelas -- The country of tomorrow -- Focus on relationships -- Jeitinho Brasileiro -- Family Ties -- Knowing your place -- Formal or informal? -- Looking good -- Ageism -- Squeaky clean -- Better late than never -- Saudade -- Green and yellow -- Pride and predjudice - Happy to be Brazilians -- Who new? -- Religion, customs, and traditions -- God is everywhere -- The Catholic church and the state -- African and native influenced religions -- Kardecism (spiritualism) -- Protestants -- Third millennium religions -- Superstitions -- Football: the unifying religion -- The festive calendar -- Local festivals -- Brazilians at home -- Who's family? -- Marriage -- Macho men -- Children -- Education -- Employment -- Health services -- Housing -- Shopping -- Daily routine -- Making friends -- Meeting people -- Socializing with work colleagues -- Socializing with the opposite sex -- Invitations home -- Foreign fascination -- Friendship the Brazilian way -- Time out -- Eating out and eating in -- Drinking -- Where Brazilians meet up -- Sports and exercise -- Cultural life -- What to wear -- Traveling -- General information -- Getting around -- Health and safety -- Business briefing -- Business hours -- Status and hierarchy -- Women at work -- Dress code -- Making contact -- Meetings -- Presentation style -- Negotiation -- Contracts -- Gifts -- Business entertaining -- Keeping in touch -- Communicating -- Language -- Body language -- Hellos and good-byes -- Conversation style -- Humor -- The media -- Postal and electronic communication -- Computers -- Conclusion

Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience.

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