Brazil's geographical location and customs

Southeast South America. It borders French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela and Colombia in the north, Peru and Bolivia in the west, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay in the south and the Atlantic Ocean in the east. With an area of 85 1.49 million square kilometers, it is the largest country in Latin America. The coastline is more than 7,400 kilometers long and the territorial sea is wide 12 nautical mile, leading to the overseas exclusive economic zone 188 nautical mile. 80% of the country is located in the tropics, and the southernmost part has a subtropical climate. The northern Amazon plain has an equatorial climate with an average annual temperature of 27-29℃. The central plateau has a tropical grassland climate, which is divided into dry season and rainy season. Average temperature in southern China 16- 19℃.

Custom:

Brazil is a country composed of Europeans, Africans, Indians, Arabs and Orientals, but its core is Brazilians of Portuguese descent. In addition, because immigrants from southern European countries such as Spain and Italy account for an overwhelming majority in Brazil, the customs and habits of Brazilians are very similar to those of Portugal and southern Europe. Because of Brazil's vast territory and rich resources, residents' actions seem leisurely, but there is a strict side to education. For example, movies shown in cinemas are divided into three grades, and the age limit of the audience is set according to the content. When you watch a movie in Brazil, you must bring your passport and be inspected. There is a rule in Brazil that to enter private land or houses, the owner's permission must be obtained first. If you ask three times and still don't answer, the other party can shoot with a gun. Brazil has a vast territory and beautiful scenery. When foreign business tourists come here, they see the green pastures and have the idea to have a look. They must act according to the rules and be careful. People give priority to pedestrians when they go out to drive, because some pedestrians only consider their own convenience and don't care about their cars. Therefore, driving must not be taken lightly. Their customs are also quite interesting. For example, men like to draw a tiger on their chest to show their courage. Or draw an arrow on your chest to show that you are the best shooter. They also regard the rare "golden birch" as a symbol of happiness. In addition, Indians in Brazil have an interesting custom. Taking a bath and eating is the most important content in their lives. When people visit their home, they invite them to jump into the river and take a bath. Time and again, some people have to take a bath more than ten times a day. It is said that this is the most respectful etiquette for their guests. The more times they take a bath, the more polite and respectful they are to their guests.

In Brazil, when acquaintances meet, men hug each other and pat each other on the back to show that their relationship is unusual, while women, or women meet familiar men, kiss each other on the cheek to show intimacy. But this kind of kiss is not a kiss on the lips, but two people's cheeks stick together. The mouth will make a kiss, but the mouth will not touch the face. Couples can kiss when they meet. Sometimes this kind of face-covering ceremony is very complicated, for example, dozens of people get together, and those who arrive later have to stick their cheeks to everyone present in turn. Even if the first person sits around the table to eat, he should stand up and go out to do this face-to-face ceremony with the last person. In some social occasions, high-ranking ladies often reach out and let people kiss. Kissing instead of shaking hands is a respect for women. Of course, there is also the etiquette of shaking hands in Brazil, which usually happens between people who meet for the first time or don't know each other very well. When people with higher status, elders, masters or women meet others, they usually reach out first. People with lower status, young people and guests can't reach out first, otherwise it will be considered disrespectful. Brazilians pay great attention to their appearance, speech and manners when meeting others. However, when Brazilians often fail to meet others on time, appointments are often delayed for a few minutes. Punctuality is probably a common problem in Latin American countries. Brazilians like to eat in restaurants with family or friends on weekends or holidays. Ordinary working-class people eat two or three meals a month in restaurants, which often costs a large part of their wages.

Ash Wednesday is the last day of Brazil's most famous carnival. In fact, business activities in Brazil almost completely stopped in the week around the date, which should be avoided during this period. 65438+February to February of the following year is a holiday for the local "summer vacation", and it is appropriate to visit at other times. Public holidays in Brazil: 65438+ 10/,April 2 1, May 1, September 7 165438+ 10/5. In addition, although 65438+1October 6, February 17- 18, June 24 and 29 are not public holidays, the labor force is insufficient. Brazil is a season from September to February, and about 90% of the annual rainfall is concentrated in this season.

Business customs and social etiquette of Brazilian businessmen;

From the national character, Brazilians have two main characteristics in dealing with people. On the one hand, Brazilians like to go straight and say what they have. On the other hand, Brazilians are lively, humorous and playful in interpersonal communication. At present, Brazilians usually hug or kiss as a meeting etiquette in social occasions. Only in very formal activities do they shake hands with each other as gifts. In addition, Brazilians have some unique talents. The first is the handshake ceremony. Second, the veneer ceremony. Third, the bathing ceremony. Always remember that your manners should be warm and friendly. Whether visiting government agencies or private institutions, you need to make an appointment in advance.

On formal occasions, Brazilians dress very appropriately. They not only pay attention to dressing neatly, but also advocate that people should dress differently on different occasions. In important government and business activities, Brazilians advocate wearing suits or organizing groups. In general public places, men should at least wear short shirts and trousers, and women should wear long skirts with high bow-tie sleeves. You should wear a conservative dark suit when you are on a business trip. Always remember that your manners should be warm and friendly. Whether visiting government agencies or private institutions, you need to make an appointment in advance. The commodity grain in Sao Paulo pays great attention to punctuality and cannot be sloppy. Brasilia is a new modern capital, but the commercial center is still Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo is located on the steep cliff of the Mar Mountains in the southeast of the Brazilian Plateau, with a population of over 8.63 million. It is the largest city in Brazil and the capital of Sao Paulo. It is 63 kilometers away from Santos in the southeast, and now it is the largest industrial center in Brazil, accounting for about half of the country's industrial output, and the trade in coffee, frozen meat, sugar and cotton is extremely prosperous. Brazil ranks fourth in the world in terms of arms exports.

In Brazil, the color is brown, purple represents sadness, and yellow represents despair. They think people die like yellow leaves, so they are afraid of brown. People are superstitious that purple will bring sadness to people. Besides, people think that dark brown will bring misfortune. Therefore, I hate this color very much in Brazil, and there have been such failures. Clocks and watches exported from Japan to Brazil are not popular because they are equipped with purple ribbons on the case, and purple is considered an unlucky color. In Brazil, it is more convenient and friendly to use the local language in conversation and writing. The use of business cards should be in the local common language, and the description of goods should be in the local language.

Brazilians are not ashamed to show their feelings. When people met in the street, they embraced each other warmly. Men and women should shake hands when they meet and leave. When women meet face to face, they kiss with their mouths, but their mouths don't touch their faces.

When conducting business negotiations with Brazilian businessmen, be punctual for appointments. If the other party is late, even if it is 1-2 hours, you should understand. Like most Latin Americans, Brazilians are more casual about time and work. Dealing with Brazilians, the host doesn't mention it, let alone work. Speak close, be close, but don't be unwise. No matter how hot it is there, it is appropriate to wear dark clothes. Brazilians love children very much and can praise them in conversation. Brazilian men like to laugh, but guests avoid jokes involving local ethnic groups. It's best not to talk about local political issues.

On the second day of being a guest in a Brazilian home, someone should send a bunch of flowers or a thank-you card to the hostess. Never send purple flowers. Purple is a symbol of death.

Brazilian businessmen like to postpone payment.

Brazilian importers prefer payment methods other than L/C, and it is easy for old customers to delay payment to China exporters. However, for new customers, if payment is made by means other than letter of credit, they must receive part of the deposit in advance.

It's best to make an appointment in advance to meet Brazilians. When meeting, shake hands with each other and give away business cards. Generally speaking, it is best to print business cards simply, but they must be of good quality and beautifully painted. The best time for the meeting is from 10 to 12 or from 3 pm to 5 pm. It better be efficient. Businessmen in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo pay great attention to efficiency and punctuality, but it is better to attend the banquet later than the appointed time 10 ~ 15 minutes. It's best to make an appointment in the office, never in a restaurant or bar. There is always coffee when we meet, which is very sweet and has a strong taste. You'd better accept it. If it is the first time to meet, it is best to dress conservatively, and it is best for men to wear black suits;

If you are the leader of the company, you'd better wear a three-piece suit. Ladies should also wear formal clothes and pay attention to manicure. I met a group of people and shook hands with them when I came in and out. It's best not to use simple words like "hello" or "goodbye". Mr. Jia (senhor in Portuguese) is used to address men, and Ms. Jia (senhora in Portuguese) is used to address women. It is best to call your name after the other person calls your name. If your partner writes to you, you'd better reply in his/her words and translate all your materials into Portuguese and give them to him/her, preferably not in Spanish. Make multiple copies of your information for distribution. Life in Brazil is very fast, but don't turn the topic to business in a hurry. It's best to spend a few minutes talking about family, health, weather, sports and other topics. Keep a friendly and enthusiastic attitude, but don't be too enthusiastic. Be patient, everyone has a problem with the efficiency of the bureaucracy, but Brazilians are comfortable with this approach. When talking to people close to you, don't turn your back on anyone, or you will appear cold.

Brazilian businessmen are willing to keep business contacts with people who develop trust and long-term relationships. Remember, Brazilians may lose trust in foreigners who want to buy company shares. Personal relationships are very important. If possible, when you meet for the first time, bring a business card of someone you all know. You can also find a middleman who can help you with chores from translation to registration for a certain fee. Its role is immeasurable. It's best to give a small gift when we meet for the first time. But be sure to pay attention to the way of giving gifts.

First of all, women should avoid giving gifts to their male partners, otherwise it will easily lead to misunderstanding; Secondly, after establishing a good personal relationship, don't give gifts in business; Gifts for children are most appreciated and welcomed; After business talks, it is best to give gifts when the atmosphere is relaxed. It is best to give gifts when eating; Before returning to China, if you ask your Brazilian partners if they need to bring some local specialties to them, they will be very welcome; Finally, don't envy the things in your partner's house, otherwise they will insist on giving them to you, and you must accept them.

Brazilian food culture:

In terms of diet, Brazil is a gathering place for immigrants from Europe, Asia and Africa. Eating habits are deeply influenced by Portugal, Africa, Italy, Japan and native Brazilians, so the habits of different places are very unique. In southern Brazil, the land is fertile and there are many pastures, so barbecue has become the most commonly used local dish. The staple foods in Northeast China are cassava flour and black beans. The staple foods in other areas are noodles, rice and beans. Brazilians usually eat European western food. Because of the developed animal husbandry, meat accounts for a large proportion of the food eaten by Brazilians. Among the staple foods of Brazilians, Brazilian specialty black beans occupy a place. Brazilians like to drink coffee, black tea and wine. European western food is the main dietary habit, but some people like Chinese food. Brazilians are bold, warm and polite. In terms of diet, Brazilians are characterized by taking rice as the staple food, and like to sprinkle sweet potato powder similar to potato powder on fried rice, and add beans similar to cauliflower beans to eat together. In the past, Brazilians didn't like to eat vegetables. Because immigrants planted a large number of high-quality dishes, the Brazilian birthday table became rich. Eating fish is not completely popular among Brazilians, and it is usually only eaten on Fridays and Easter. But everyone likes to eat shrimp, but the price is very expensive. In a happy weekend meal, Brazilians like to roast large pieces of meat on the fire. Note that dinner time in Brazil starts as early as 8: 00, or 9: 00, midnight 12: 00. Drinking water is not safe. Only boiled water or bottled drinks can be used.

Brazil's famous dishes are: stewed beans are a national dish, cooked with beans. Barbecue is a national dish. Everywhere in Brazil, barbecues have a Brazilian flavor. Pit-stewed mutton is a sudden emergence, and its unique cooking method and rural flavor are popular all over the country. Some people call it passionate stew.

There are also spicy grilled fish, sweet and sour roasted eel, roasted eggplant and roasted pepper, all of which are popular new varieties in Brazil. There are also roasted pineapples, apples, corn, mushrooms and cantaloupes, all of which have different tastes, but they are especially favored by girls.

Brazilians are inseparable from alcohol in social activities. When the weather is hot, order a glass of cold beer to relieve the heat. Known as the "coffee kingdom", Brazil is one of the world's largest coffee consumers and one of the world's three major coffee producing areas. Coffee is the favorite drink of most people, and drinking coffee has become a habit of local people. In Paraguay tea, fresh juice is the best non-alcoholic drink. The life of Brazilians is inextricably linked with coffee, and it is common to drink dozens of cups of coffee a day. When Brazilians meet their guests, they treat them to espresso and drink it cup by cup in small cups.

Tableware used in Brazilian restaurants includes knives, forks, spoons, plates, cups and saucers. Tableware is placed in front of the guests who are about to eat, fork is placed on the left side of the plate, knife is placed on the right side of the plate, and spoon is placed on the right side of the knife. The number of knives and forks should be the same as the number of dishes. Use a knife and fork from the outside in. Eat bread without a knife and fork, just break it with your hands. After each dish is served, the waiter takes away the used plates, knives and forks and puts them on a new plate for the next dish. When eating, hold a knife in your right hand and a fork in your left. Cut the meat on the plate into small pieces with a knife, and then put the food in your mouth with a fork. Brazilians also like to drink, but they generally don't advise or drink, which is quite different from the habits of our country. After dinner, the waiter will bring dessert, fruit, coffee or tea. The cup with coffee and tea is put in a small plate and served with the small plate. There is also a small spoon on the small plate to stir the coffee and tea. Instead of drinking with a spoon, put the spoon on the edge of the plate, hold the plate in your left hand and drink with your right hand. Brazilians entertain ordinary friends, usually in restaurants, and will not easily invite guests to dinner at home. Only those who know themselves or are close friends are given special treatment and qualified to be guests at home, which is also the highest courtesy for guests. When guests are invited to a family dinner, they should bring some gifts to the host, such as flowers, toys, books, etc. Brazilians prepare more wine for family banquets, usually mainly red liquor and stele wine, with salad as the cold dish and barbecue as the main course. There are sweets, fruits, coffee, tea, ice cream and so on. During the dinner, the host generally doesn't persuade the guests to drink whatever they like.

Main restaurants: The main China restaurants in Brasilia are: China; New China (it is said that this is the best); Fon MinFon pin; Feng Shayang; Pequim rangon et al.

A well-known national dish: roast beef-roast beef is the national dish of banquet guests in Brazilian upper class, and it is also the most popular dish among the people. Roast beef is not seasoned, only salted, so as not to lose its original flavor; When baked with charcoal fire, the surface is oily, the outside is brown, the inside is fresh and tender, and it has a unique fragrance.

Marriage customs of Brazilians

Men are old, and women are old. The marriage age of Brazilians is generally 24-26 for men and 0/9-20 for women. Marriage is mostly a combination of different families in the same class. There are two kinds of legal marriages: one is registered with the government, and the other is registered with the church. However, some middle-class and upper-class people had to register with the government in order to have laws to deal with property, and they had to register with the church for religious beliefs, thus holding two weddings. In some remote villages, people who want to live together because they can't register for marriage at the moment must get the consent of both parents. When the relevant clergy patrol, they will register these married couples and hold a group wedding.

According to the traditional marriage custom in Brazil, when a man and a woman get married, they only need to prepare a pair of rings and go to church to attend the wedding on time. And the woman has to bear all the expenses when she gets married. Such as wedding expenses, church use fees, new house layout fees, etc. When a daughter of a rich family gets married, in addition to a generous dowry, she has to marry a building and a house. The more property he marries, the more he can show the wealth of the woman's family and the noble status of his daughter.

After a man and a woman get married, the wife usually doesn't live with her in-laws, but Otawa's parents do. Some son-in-law simply moved to the mother-in-law's house. But the son-in-law has to bear the living expenses. In relatively poor and backward rural areas, marriage is not so particular. Usually the woman marries the man. Bridal gifts and dowries are simple. Weddings are also very simple, mostly just drinking some sugar cane wine.

Brazilians attach great importance to girls' chastity. Therefore, parents are strict with girls, and once their daughters are mature, they will be sent to the monastery first. Although there are more women than men in Brazil, there is no son preference. On the contrary, I have great respect for women. Women have certain legal protection. Once a husband and wife are divorced, most men have to pay each other's living expenses and education expenses for minor children on time, and the woman has the right to ask the rich man to share the property equally. In court, women often win.

Like other Latin American countries, young men and women in Brazil have full freedom to choose their spouses. With the development of society, Brazilians' views on love and marriage have changed greatly. They have paid less attention to the formal "combination" and valued the emotional agreement between the two sides. "Good is close, bad is scattered" is the common creed of most young men and women in Brazil. They would rather be in love for a long time than get married hastily. The proportion of cohabiting without fulfilling the marriage formalities is on the rise. Many people break up after living together for many years, so the number of children born out of wedlock is also increasing, which has brought a lot of trouble to families and society. Many young women live with children born out of wedlock, which is very difficult. Of course, there are quite a few couples who get married again after living together for several years and become legal couples.

Many Brazilians still have a strong sense of family status. In many cases, two married families belong to the same class to strengthen the strength of their respective families. Brazilians attach great importance to the innocence of young girls, which is very different from the sexual openness in western countries. Girls are strictly controlled at home and get married as soon as they reach adulthood. Some girls were sent to monasteries to avoid deviant behavior. Young men and women must attend a two-week premarital education before marriage. The main contents of education include the code of conduct after marriage, the principle of communication with others, marriage ethics and sexual health. Those who pass the exam after study can get a certificate of conformity, and the certificate can be used for marriage registration. If a person marries without a license, his children will not be recognized by law, and there may be problems in schooling and inheritance.

According to traditional customs, the woman is responsible for all the expenses of marriage and the affairs of holding the wedding. Some wealthy female families, in addition to preparing rich dowry, will also accompany the new house. The groom is carefree, just prepare a pair of rings and go to the church to attend the wedding. When a woman marries a man, she often lives with her parents and is responsible for supporting them. Some men are son-in-law and live in the woman's house after marriage. In poor and remote areas, the man only needs to use sugarcane wine as a dowry, and the wedding is also very simple.

The vast majority of people in Brazil believe in Catholicism. The church sneers at divorced people and forbids divorced people to participate in sacraments, so divorce between husband and wife is rare. If both parties insist on divorce, the court decision will take effect three years later. Brazilians can only divorce once in their lives, and a second divorce is not allowed.

Many Brazilians have strong family values. In rural and remote areas, it is common for generations to live together.

Brazilian etiquette taboo:

The customs of Brazil are similar to those of Europe. Brazilians are sometimes more formal and sometimes very easygoing. When they meet for the first time, people shake hands as gifts, but relatives and friends greet each other and are used to hugging and kissing cheeks. Not only that, even strangers can hug and kiss their cheeks. The "social" etiquette is to kiss both sides on the cheek. Men and women kiss and greet each other, and women are used to it. However, in most social circles, blacks are not interested in this, but are used to shaking hands and patting each other on the shoulder with their left hand. Close men are used to hugging each other and patting each other on the back. However, due to social status, there are subtle differences between who should kiss who.

In Brazil, interpersonal relationships are very important. When invited to a formal banquet or business dinner, it is best to wear a conservative black suit. Brazilians like to shake hands and exchange business cards, and their surnames are usually written at the end. Any appointment must be made in advance. Businessmen in Sao Paulo attach great importance to punctuality; Dinner is usually held from 20: 00 to 24: 00. A four-day carnival is held in February and March every year. Its luxurious and grand makeup parade, lively samba dance and music attract a large number of tourists every year. Children like to put their shoes on the roof and wait for Santa Claus to give them presents.

Brazilian traditional customs

The Brazilian nation is hardworking, serious, earnest, confident, full of pride and optimism. People's moral concepts are increasing day by day, and they scoff at bad behaviors such as anarchism, laziness and deception. Everyone wants to observe discipline and build an orderly society. For most Brazilians, family is still the most beautiful and precious thing in life. However, with the improvement of people's independence and women's status, family is no longer the ties of the past. When women enter the society, their independence is enhanced. In the past, people lived on interest and were proud to get a well-paid job in their relatives' company or any other department. Middle-class housewives also think it's best not to go out to work. But now, sociologist Maria said, "Work has become a moral issue. Not working will be considered an ugly thing. " Nowadays, people advocate getting rich by their own diligence and hard work, praising the poor Catholic church for losing its followers. Hard-working and kind Brazilians know that life is not easy, but they are full of confidence and optimism about the future. I believe that Brazil will become a world power in the near future.

When dealing with Brazilians, suitable topics to talk about: football, jokes, funny articles and so on. It is not appropriate to give them handkerchiefs or knives. The "OK" gesture used by British and American people is obscene in Brazil.

The general characteristics of Brazilian social customs can be summarized in the following words:

Brazilian friends are simple, cheerful and talkative; Kind-hearted, honest and frank, humorous but not rude; Frank, bold and lively, born to be good at singing and dancing; Football addiction, everyone loves, everyone cares; Treat people friendly and sincere, warm and polite.

There are the following characteristics in the details of life:

Men in Brazil generally like joking and are used to patting their asses and talking to others. They think it can show their intimacy and friendship. In Brazil, men, women and children love football. I'm afraid people who don't know who the government officials are can be found everywhere. It's extremely difficult to find people who don't know who the famous football stars in China are. When they accept gifts from others, they are always used to opening the gift package in front of the giver and then thanking them. If they buy a gift somewhere, they should cut off the original wrapping paper first. Because they think wrapping paper is about luck, don't take away other people's luck.

There is a special etiquette in the Indian areas of Brazil. The first thing guests do when they visit is to invite them to take a bath. The longer a guest takes a bath, the more he shows respect for his host. If the host has something urgent to talk about, the host will pay the guest to take a bath and talk while washing. For them, welcoming guests from civilized society is a strange ceremony. First of all, the same wizard blows air into the guests' faces, which they think can dispel the diseases brought by civilized people; Then the men of the tribe spoke with tears, which they thought was a welcome to the messenger of peace; Finally, women make pigments from saliva and leaves and paint their guests' cheeks red or black to express friendly feelings. Indians in the equatorial forest of Brazil have a unique custom of not telling their names to strangers. They think it will be harmful for them to say their names.

Brazilians attach great importance to autographs. No matter how you write a letter or a note, you should solemnly sign your name to show respect and courtesy. They are especially fond of children. I especially like others to praise their children in conversation. They also cherish orchids and respect them as national flowers. They believe that the supply of orchids is a symbol of all the precious virtues in this country. They regard the big and beautiful flower image as foresight, the solid petals as a symbol of perseverance, and the changeable colors as a symbol of perseverance and perseverance. They are partial to "butterflies" People think that butterflies have beautiful images and are auspicious things.

Women in Ganski, Bacina are used to wearing hats to express their feelings. They put their hats on the right to show that they are married; Left means unmarried; The hat on your forehead shows that you are depressed because of something unfortunate. The Gini people in northwest Brazil have the custom of "the female surname is supreme". There, men must obey their wives absolutely and cannot disobey them.