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

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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SANDRA BRANCO is a Brazilian-born writer now living in the UK. After graduating in Communications from São Paulo University she worked as a video and television producer and scriptwriter in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Bahia, and Ceará, before going on to gain an Massachusetts in Screenwriting at the Northern School of Film and Television in Leeds. She now lives and and works in London. ROB WisconsinLLIAMS is a senior lecturer at the University of Westminster in London, running Massachusetts programs in Applied Language Studies and International Liaison and Communication. He has lived and worked in France, Spain, Germany, Romania, and Brazil. He is also a lead consultant for CultureSmart! Consulting.