Brazilian culture, English tabloid content**Title: Brazilian Custom and Culture**
**I. Greetings and Social Etiquette**
- In Brazil, when men greet each other, they usually shake hands while maintaining steady eye contact. Women often kiss each other starting from the left cheek and then alternate. Among friends, hugs and back - patting are common ways of greeting. If a woman wants to shake hands with a man, she should be the one to extend her hand first.
- Brazilians are open and friendly. They frequently use gestures during communication and don't mind physical contact. It's not uncommon for women and children to walk arm - in - arm, and men may use both hands to shake hands to show more warmth and sincerity.
**II. Naming Convention**
- The naming order in Brazil is first name, then middle name (or another name), followed by the mother's surname and then the father's surname. In recent years, the tradition has evolved, and it's not always considered necessary for women to include their husband's name.
**III. Dining Customs**
- Time for dining can be arranged casually. Being late for dinner (no more than half an hour) or a party (no more than an hour) is not considered very impolite. Brazilians dress tastefully and are judged by their appearance. Casual clothes are more formal compared to many other countries.
- When eating, the right hand holds the knife and the left hand holds the fork. After finishing the meal, place the knife and fork side by side, not crossed. At a formal dinner, remember that the tableware is used from the outside to the inside. The spoon and fork on the top of the plate are for dessert. There are separate cups for different drinks like red wine, white wine and beer. Don't put your hands out of sight; place your wrists (not elbows) on the table. Don't eat food, including fruits, with hands. Use a knife and fork to cut fruits. Food should always be passed to the left. The most honored guest sits at the head of the table, and the host sits on both sides. If invited to a restaurant, usually the person who sent the invitation pays, but it's important to offer to pay. Brazilians usually like to take their time to have a meal, so don't leave in a hurry.
**IV. Gift - giving**
- If invited to a Brazilian's home, it's appropriate to bring flowers or small gifts to the hostess. Orchids are considered very good gifts, but avoid purple ones. Avoid giving anything purple or black as these are colors associated with mourning. Handkerchiefs are not good gifts as they are related to funerals. And gifts are usually opened upon receipt.
**V. Religion and Taboos**
- Brazil is a Catholic - dominated country. Mentioning religion in conversation, especially expressing strong atheistic views, is prohibited.
**VI. Cultural Diversity**
- Brazil has a rich and diverse culture which is a blend of indigenous Indian, African and European cultures. It has unique elements such as football, Carnival, samba dance and barbecue that are famous worldwide. The unique immigration process and inter - marriage in Brazil have created this distinct culture.
- The country also has a variety of cuisines from different regions and influenced by different cultures. For example, the southern pasture barbecue, central mountain pottery - pot stew, northeastern seafood stew, northern Amazonian boiled fresh fish and the traditional slave - eaten bean - and - stewed - rice. These dishes also show the influence of foreign cultures, like Portuguese cooking in the pottery - pot stew, African - loved seasonings in the seafood stew and indigenous traditions in the boiled fresh fish. Moreover, due to immigrants from all over the world, one can also taste authentic French cuisine, Italian pasta, Korean barbecue, Japanese cuisine, Chinese food and ancient Arabian dishes in Brazil.
**VII. Brazilians' Characteristics**
- Brazilians are enthusiastic, unrestrained, hearty and simple. In interactions with them, one won't feel cold or excluded. They are easy to talk to and can become bosom friends quickly. They also have a bit of child - like naughtiness and a laid - back habit. They like to spend weekends with relatives and friends, gathering in bars, by the pool, or on the beach, eating barbecue and beans, drinking beer and chatting or singing. Brazilians love music such as samba, country music and rock music. At concerts, the audience often sings and dances along with the music.
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