Typical Brazilian?
Not a cliché but a fact
A trip to Brazil does not have to be a culture shock. We would like to share some experiences in the News section and make the reader smile. Our little guidebook prepares for everyday, typical Brazilian situations. The highlights of Brazil may come, after reading it you will feel completely at home.
By far the most impressive phenomenon in South America's largest country are the snakes. And we are not talking here about the animal representatives, but about human queues. Brazilians form a queue to send a letter, make an application, buy food, play the lottery, order fast food, enter or leave an event room... Often, as soon as the first waiting line is crossed, people wait in a second, third, or fourth queue. Patience is the magic word.
Music is an essential part of Brazilian everyday life. Whether in the car, in a restaurant, in your own four walls or on the beach. Melodies are heard, played, and sung everywhere. Countless styles exist in Brazil. Many regions have their characteristic soundtrack. From Bahia come Pagoda, Axe, and Forro, from the interior Sertanejo (Country), just to name a few. Samba and Bossa Nova from Rio de Janeiro are particularly well known beyond the country's borders. Artists such as Gilberto Gil or Tom Jobim and his multilingual "Garota de Ipanema" (Girl of Ipanema) have made him world-famous.
Brazil is the country of extremes. Sunshine, beaches, and natural wonders abound. Food in Brazilian means a lot of food. Salty is very salty, sweet very sweet. Here the world's best coffee is produced and the most sugary is drunk.
A cuisine with American, Italian, and very own influences. Popcorn and hot dog are everywhere. The omnipresent pizza is ordered half and half, with two different toppings. Especially among the simple population, rice and beans with meat are on the menu every day. The Brazilian power snack par excellence is Acai. A refreshing shake made from the nutrient-rich jungle berry Acai and other fruits garnished with crunchy muesli. Iced coconut water straight from the nut is the Brazilians favorite beach accessory.
In Brazil, it is not common to touch food with the bare hand and lead it to the mouth. Even a hamburger is touched with a napkin. Every table, be it in a restaurant, bar, or café is equipped with a napkin dispenser including toothpicks. The challenge here is to keep hands and food free of paper residue.
The weather is very good. Most of the time the sun is shining and it is not cold. Therefore there are optimal conditions for outdoor activities. Nevertheless, the place where people meet on Sundays is the nearest shopping center. While the streets are empty, the temple of consumption is the number one leisure activity.
And what distinguishes the Brazilians themselves?
- Like all nations, they have their cherished habits, such as their favorite beaches Buzios, Porto de Galinhas, and Jericoacoara.
- Soccer is a religion. Especially the performance of their club team is frenetically followed.
- Buying and selling is always a matter of principle.
- Punctuality should not be overrated. An appointment at 15 o'clock means 16 o'clock or later.
- Brazilians are incredibly hospitable and welcome new arrivals spontaneously and warmly in their midst.
- The Brazilian creativity in naming is hard to beat. American first names become Rickson, Denilson, or Maicon.
Who could not love these people? A language trip is a great opportunity for all fans to get authentic insights into the culture during their Brazil vacation.
Source: olivierdobrasil.blogspot.com.br