Brazil Final Report 2

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Brazil:Environmental Variables &

Individual Variables That May Affect

Business Communication.


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Subject: Identifying Brazilsnational

environmental variables & individualvariables that may affect business

communication.

Section: F

Submitted to:

Prof. Amna Shafqat

Name Registration no.

Sundus Altaf L1F09MBAM2005


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Letter of Transmittal_ April 2010

The Course Lecturer

Business Communication

University of Central Punjab

Lahore

Dear ____

It is our pleasure to have presented this report to you, this final report is

essential for the completion of our business communication course. We as

a group found this report very interesting and challenging and we have put

our best efforts for the completion of this report. Gathering necessary

material, group discussions compiling and writing of this report has helped

us improve our communication skills which are the main focus of this

course. This report covers all the significant variables inBrazil which

may affect business communication. We have tried our level best to makethis report meet the desired requirements. However, if any explaining is

required we would be honored to oblige. Kindly accept this humble effort of

bringing forward our research and findings on the subject matter.

Yours Sincerely,

Sundus Altaf


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ContentsA Countrys Variables That May Affect Business and Communication:.................................................. 6

An overview of the Country .................................................................................................................... 7

Location and map of Brazil: ................................................................................................................ 7

FLAG OF BRAZIL:.................................................................................................................................. 8

Variables ................................................................................................................................................. 8

Land and climate ................................................................................................................................. 8

Brazils climate: ................................................................................................................................... 8

Temperature of Brazil ......................................................................................................................... 9

Brazil rainfall ....................................................................................................................................... 9

Brief History of Brazil: ......................................................................................................................... 9

Government of Brazil ........................................................................................................................ 11

Major Political Parties ....................................................................................................................... 11

Three branches of Brazilian government: ......................................................................................... 12

Role of the Executive: ....................................................................................................................... 12

Legislative roles: ................................................................................................................................ 12

Powers of the Judiciary: .................................................................................................................... 13

Economy of Brazil: ............................................................................................................................ 13

Education .......................................................................................................................................... 13

Steps taken by the government of Brazil to address the issues: ...................................................... 14

Different modes of transport in Brazil: ............................................................................................. 15

Buses: ................................................................................................................................................ 15

Trains: ................................................................................................................................................ 15

Car hire: ............................................................................................................................................. 15

Health: ............................................................................................................................................... 16

Problems with Health sector in Brazil ............................................................................................... 16

Currency of Brazil: ............................................................................................................................. 17

People of Brazil: ................................................................................................................................ 19


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Population: ........................................................................................................................................ 19

Languages being spoken in Brazil: .................................................................................................... 20

Religion: ............................................................................................................................................ 20

Christ the Redeemer (Statue of Jesus Christ peace be upon him): .................................................. 21

History of the Statue: ........................................................................................................................ 22

New Seven Wonders of the World: .................................................................................................. 22

Holidays: ............................................................................................................................................ 22

Life style ............................................................................................................................................ 24

Food: ................................................................................................................................................. 24

Breakfast ........................................................................................................................................... 24

Brazil, Lunch & Dinner ....................................................................................................................... 24

National game of brazil: .................................................................................................................... 26

Position Of The Family: ..................................................................................................................... 26

Models of family organization: ......................................................................................................... 27

Attitudes of Brazilians: ...................................................................................................................... 27

Relationship with extended families:................................................................................................ 28

Effect on business: ............................................................................................................................ 28

Brazilian behaviors: ........................................................................................................................... 28

Brazils Society: ................................................................................................................................. 28

Business Hours: ................................................................................................................................. 29

Cultural Customs ............................................................................................................................... 29

Methods of Greeting One Another In Brazil: .................................................................................... 29

Ways of greeting in Brazil: ................................................................................................................ 29

Non-Verbal Behavior: ........................................................................................................................ 29

Words And Pharases: ........................................................................................................................ 31

References ........................................................................................................................................ 32


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Variables that mayaffect businesscommunication

NationalEnvironmentalVariables

Individual

Variables

A Countrys Variables That May Affect Business and Communication:

A)COUNTRY B)PEOPLE

Land And Climate Population

History And Government Language

Economy Religion

Education Holidays

Transportation Attitudes

Health

C)LIFESTYLE OF THE COUNTRY D)CULTURAL CUSTOMS

Position Of The Family Methods Of Greeting OneAnother

Social And Economic Levels Nonverbal Behavior

Business Hours Words And Phrases

Food


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An overview of the Country

Location and map of Brazil:

Brazil is the 5th largest country, both in terms of area and population, in the world. It is the largest

country in South America and also the only Portuguese-speaking country.

Its location on the globe is 1547'S and 4755'W

Map of Brazil
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FLAG OF BRAZIL:

The current flag of Brazil was officially adopted on November

15, 1889.

The flag is green, symbolic of Brazil's lush fields and forests. Its

primary feature is a large yellow diamond; symbolic of Brazil's

wealth in gold, and in its center floats a blue celestial globe.

It includes 27 white five-pointed stars (one for each state and the Federal District)

arranged in the same pattern as the night sky over Brazil. The globe displays a white

equatorial band with the motto ORDEM E PROGRESSO translation = (Order and Progress.)

Variables

A) Country

Land and climate

Brazil is the largest of the Latin American countries. Covering nearly half (47.3 percent) of the

continent of South America, it occupies an area of 3,286,470 sq. miles (8,511,965 sq. km). It is the

fifth largest country in the world after the Russian Federation, Canada, China, and the United

States. The Equator passes through the north of the country near Macapa; the Tropic of Capricorn

passes through the south near So Paulo. Brazil's greatest width, 2,684 miles (4,319.4 km), is

almost the same as its greatest distance from north to south, 2,731 miles (4,394.7 km). Brazil has

10 neighbors: the Department of French Guiana and the countries of Suriname, Guyana,

Venezuela, and Colombia bound Brazil on the north. Uruguay and Argentina are on the south, and

on the west are Paraguay, Bolivia, and Peru. Ecuador and Chile are the only two countries of

continental South America that do not share a border with Brazil. The Atlantic Ocean extends

along the entire eastern side of the country, giving it a coastline of 4,578 miles (7,367 km).

Brazils

climate:


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Brazils climate varies according to latitude and elevation. Brazil is larger than the United States. As it

is one of the few South American countries not to include the Andes Mountains, there are no

permanent snowfields in Brazil. Brazil climate is characterized by five climatic regions of Brazil:

equatorial, tropical, semi-arid, highland tropical and subtropical. Brazil climate varies considerably

from mostly tropical North (the equator intersects the Amazon) to temperate zones lying below the

Tropic of Capricorn, The seasons of Brazil climate are almost the reverse of the seasons in Europe

and the United States.

Temperature of Brazil

Sao Paulo and Brasilia, on the plateau, enjoy a mild climate with temperatures ranging around 66F

(19C).whereas Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Natal and Salvador have comparatively warmer climates.

Porto Alegre and Curitiba experiences subtropical type of climate, with frequent frosts during the

winter. The north east part of Brazil is most dry in nature where temperature even moves up to 38

degree summer. Brazil though being a tropical country creeps into the temperate zone. The Amazon

Basin is characterized by a hot, tropical climate, with yearly rainfall more than 300 cm in some

places; the Brazilian Highlands falls under the subtropical region. The southern upland plains enjoy a

temperate climate and seldom snowfall. Cool season is from May to September, the hot season is

from December to March and October to May is the time for monsoon.

Brazil rainfall

Most of Brazil experiences rainfall between 1,000 and 1,500 millimeters annually, with most rainfall

occurring in summer. The Amazon region gets an annual rainfall of more than 2,000 millimeters

which moves up to 3,000 millimeters in certain areas of the western Amazon and near Belem. In

spite of this the Amazon rain forest experiences a maximum of a three- to five-month dry season.

EFFECT ON BUSINESS

Brief History of Brazil:

The Portuguese were the first European settlers to arrive in the area, led by adventurous Pedro

Cabral, who began the colonial period in 1500. The Portuguese reportedly found native Indians

numbering around seven million. Most tribes were peripatetic, with only limited agriculture and

temporary dwellings, although villages often had as many as 5000 inhabitants. Cultural life appears

to have been richly developed, although both tribal warfare and cannibalism were ubiquitous. The

few remaining traces of Brazil's Indian tribes reveal little of their lifestyle, unlike the evidence from


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other Andean tribes. Today, fewer than 200,000 of Brazil's indigenous people survive, most of who

inhabit the jungle areas.

Other Portuguese explorers followed Cabral, in search of valuable

goods for European trade but also for unsettled land and the

opportunity to escape poverty in Portugal itself. The only item of

value they discovered was the pau do brasil (brazil wood tree)

from which they created red dye. Unlike the colonizing philosophy

of the Spanish, the Portuguese in Brazil were much less focused at

first on conquering, controlling, and developing the country. Most

were impoverished sailors, who were far more interested in

profitable trade and subsistence agriculture than in territorial

expansion. The country's interior remained unexplored.

Nonetheless, sugar soon came to Brazil, and with it came

imported slaves. To a degree unequaled in most of the American colonies, the Portuguese settlers

frequently intermarried with both the Indians and the African slaves, and there were also mixed

marriages between the Africans and Indians. As a result, Brazil's population is intermingled to a

degree that is unseen elsewhere. Most Brazilians possess some combination of European, African,

Amerindian, Asian, and Middle Eastern lineage, and this multiplicity of cultural legacies is a notable

feature of current Brazilian culture.

The move to open the country's interior coincided with the discovery in the 1690s of gold in the

south-central part of the country. The country's gold deposits didn't pan out, however, and by the

close of the 18th century the country's focus had returned to the coastal agricultural regions. In

1807, as Napoleon Bonaparte closed in on Portugal's capital city of Lisbon, the Prince Regent shipped

himself off to Brazil. Once there, Dom Joao established the colony as the capital of his empire. By

1821 things in Europe had cooled down sufficiently that Dom Joao could return to Lisbon, and he

left his son Dom Pedro I in charge of Brazil. When the king attempted the following year to return

Brazil to subordinate status as a colony, Dom Pedro flourished his sword and declared the country's

independence from Portugal (and his own independence from his father). In the 19th century coffee

took the place of sugar as Brazil's most important product. The boom in coffee production brought a

wave of almost one million European immigrants, mostly Italians, and also brought about the

Brazilian republic. In 1889, the wealthy coffee magnates backed a military coup, the emperor fled,

and Brazil was no more an imperial country. The coffee planters virtually owned the country and the


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government for the next thirty years, until the worldwide depression evaporated coffee demand. For

the next half century Brazil struggled with governmental instability, military coups, and a fragile

economy. In 1989, the country enjoyed its first democratic election in almost three decades.

Unfortunately, the Brazilians made the mistake of electing Fernando Collor de Mello. Mello's

corruption did nothing to help the economy, but his peaceful removal from office indicated at least

that the country's political and governmental structures are stable. Brazil has the sixth largest

population in the world--about 148 million people--which has doubled in the past 30 years. Because

of its size, there are only 15 people per sq. km, concentrated mainly along the coast and in the major

cities, where two-thirds of the people now live: over 19 million in greater Sao Paulo and 10 million in

greater Rio. The immigrant Portuguese language was greatly influenced by the numerous Indian and

African dialects they encountered, but it remains the dominant language in Brazil today. In fact, the

Brazilian dialect has become the dominant influence in the development of the Portuguese

language, for the simple reason that Brazil has 15 times the population of Portugal and a much more

dynamic linguistic environment.

Government of Brazil

Brazil Government is a successful combination of democracy and federalism. Brazil is a federal

republic with 26 states and a federal district. The 1988 constitution grants broad powers to the

federal government, made up of executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The president holds

office for 4 years, with the right to re-election for an additional 4-year term, and appoints his own

cabinet. There are 81 senators, three for each state and the Federal District, and 513 deputies.

Senate terms are 8 years. Each state is eligible for a minimum of 8 seats; the largest state delegation

(Sao Paulo's) is capped at 70 seats.Following World War I, when Brazil began to undergo rural-urban

and agricultural-industrial transformations, its political system again was unable to cope with the

demands of the urban middle classes and especially the working classes. The 1945-64 period is

known for its multiparty democratic politics, and four presidents were elected freely in 1945,

1950, 1955, and 1960. The military seized power in April 1964 and began twenty-one years of rule.

Under its model of "relative democracy," Congress remained open, but with greatly reduced powers.

Regular elections were held for Congress, state assemblies, and local offices.

Major Political Parties

Fifteen political parties are represented in Congress. Since it is common for politicians to switch

parties, the proportion of congressional seats held by particular parties changes regularly. The major

political parties are:


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Workers Party (PT-center-left)

Liberal Front Party (PFL-right)

Brazilian Democratic Movement Party (PMDB-center)

Brazilian Social Democratic Party (PSDB-center-left)

Progressive Party (PP-right)

Brazilian Labor Party (PTB-center-right)

Liberal Party (PL-center-right)

Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB-left)

Popular Socialist Party (PPS-left)

Democratic Labor Party (PDT-left)

Communist Party of Brazil (PCdoB-left)

After the "economic miracle" period (1967-74), Brazil entered a "stagflation" phase

concurrent with political liberalization. During the military period, Brazilian society had

become 70 percent urban; the economy had become industrialized, and more

manufactured goods than primary goods were exported; and about 55 percent of the

population had registered to vote.

Three branches of Brazilian government:

As one of the largest democracies in the world, Government in Brazil operates with the help

of three distinct branches, namely the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary.

Role of the Executive:

The Executive branch of Brazil Government has the President as the head of the state and

the government. He is elected on the basis of popular votes, after which he distributes

portfolios among the ministers and secretaries he selects, for forming the cabinet. The

Brazilian Executive Cabinet comprises ministries, secretaries and other agencies and offices

who together contribute towards smooth running and functioning of the Brazil Government

Legislative roles:

The Legislative department of Brazilian Government consists of two houses the Senate

and the Chamber of Deputies, together called the National Congress. Representatives

from each Brazilian state compose the Senate while the Chamber of Deputies is made up of

Federal Deputies, who are peoples representatives. Both the Senators and the Deputies are

elected for duration of 8 year. They can even interchange parties after being elected.


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Powers of the Judiciary:

The Judiciary in Brazilian Government acts diversely, depending upon the nature of

different conflicts. It is an autonomous body, comprising:

1) Supreme Federal Court

2) National Council of Justice

3) Superior Court of Justice

4) Electoral Courts and Judges

5) Military Courts and Judges

6) Labor Courts and Judges

7) Federal Regional Courts and Judges

8) Courts and Judges of the states, Federal District and territories

Economy of Brazil:

The Brazil Economy completely depends upon the market of Brazil. The major part of the Brazil

economydepends upon the export of goods to other countries. The economy of Brazil acquires the

ninth place in the world and the first place in Latin America. The economy of Brazil also is dependent

upon the industries and agriculture of Brazil. The industrial sector in Brazil is responsible for most of

the industrial production in Brazil. Brazil is the highest producing country in the Latin America in the

field of agriculture. The excessive production has also led to the export of agricultural goods to other

countries and thus, earning good amount of money. There has also been a great development in the

field of science and technology in Brazil due to the foreign investment in the country.

Brazil has a large service sector that comprises 66% of the economy of Brazil. The industrial sector

comprises 20% of the total economy of Brazil. Agriculture represents 14% of the Brazil economy.

The labor force in Brazil comprises the majority of the Brazil economy.

Education

The educational system in Brazil is compulsory for children ages 7 to 14. Brazil has bothpublic and

private sectors in education. Public education is free to all Brazilians. Private schooling is not free.

The government gives 25% of its revenue to the public schooling system and some to the private.

Significant changes have been made in Brazil's education structure in the past 25 years however,

there is still a long battle to fight for the educational development in Brazil. Public schools in Brazil


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are not well cared for. The building structures, plumbing, and heating are usually in terrible

condition. Many schools lack equipment needed and resources. In the Northeast region of Brazil,

teachers are not well educated to teach. Many of them have not completed primary school

themselves. Poverty and lack of schooling contribute to a vicious cycle of illiteracy in Brazil. Some

areas of Brazil have more than half of the population that cannot write their own name. The

country's private schools, however, are in a much better state as more money is given to them and

educated teachers work for these institutions.

(A school in Brazil courtesy ofhttp://studyabroad.duke.edu)Issues of

Brazilian Education System

Poor children have to work and cannot go to school because they have to support theirfamilies.

Others, living in remote areas have to travel a long distance to get to school and therefore,usually do not attend.

The dropout rate in Brazil is very high; 33 out of every 100 students who enter grade one makesit to grade six. The numbers continue to drop in high school as well.

Another issue that prohibits children from receiving an education is the availability of facilities. Many children want to go to school; however, there is not a school they can go to. Sometimes schools are too far to travel to or there are not enough classrooms in a school for all

children to attend.

School hours are sometimes divided into three sessions during the day so that all children have an

opportunity to attend for at least part of the day. Usually, this sharing of the classrooms happens in

the cities. The more affluent regions provide better education for their people.

Steps taken by the government of Brazil to address the issues:

Today, the government is trying to improve the education system of Brazil. Brazil still has a huge

foreign debt. Much of the country's money goes to pay off the national debt, leaving little for the
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education systems. Since 1998, reform efforts have made high school free and they are allocating

18% of the countrys total budget to education. These efforts are made in hopes that the literacy

level will increase. The future of Brazil is dependent on the development of their education system.

Different modes of transport in Brazil:

Air travel:Brazil's airlines are Varig and Tam. Both Varig and Tam are the only Brazil airlines that offer air

passes that allow visitors to fly around the country relatively easily domestically. Keep in mind

though that domestic air travel on Brazil airlines is not cheap. Also, a note of caution: keep in mind

that domestic flights in Brazil are subject to a departure tax (as are international flights).

(Varigs plane flying in Brazil)

Buses:As is the case in other South American countries, Brazilian's love to travel on buses, which are a

primary means of cheap transportation around the country. Consequently, buses in Brazil usually

come with an excellent and reliable service. Also, unlike other modes of transportation, buses in

Brazil can transport you from all the major cities and towns, including right into the heart of the

Amazon jungle. In this regard, bus journey in some of the more remote areas of Brazil have been

known to have accidents, especially at night - so do be careful.

Trains:Train enthusiasts should already know before they arrive which Brazilian train line to select from,

since most trains in Brazil these days are under serviced and lack real investment. Having said this,

South America, and Brazil in particular, offer some of the most picturesque train journeys available

anywhere in the world, so you may want to try the trains in Brazil after all - especially the Curitiba-

Paranagua line, which is delightful!

Car hire:It is generally accepted that tourists should not hire cars in Brazil unless they know what they're

doing! Road safety in Brazil is not the best in the world, and the standard of driving here leaves a lotto be desired. However, there are a number of car hire agencies operating in Brazil, so if you want to

rent a car here it is feasible. But, do travel/drive with a good map and plenty of water.

Boat/river travel:Those who enjoy a little more adventurous form of transportation might want to consider taking one

of the boat ferries through some of the most spectacular, dense, vegetation in Brazil aboard a

boat/ferry. Boats and ferries in Brazil traditionally trade their wares along the inland waterways of

Brazil, and if you have time this is a recommended mode of Brazilian transportation.

(Boat traveling in Brazil)
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Health:

The healthcare in Brazil is provided by both private and government institutions. The Minister for

Health and Ageing administers national health policy. Primary health care remains the responsibility

of the federal government, elements of which (such as the operation of hospitals) are overseen by

individual states. Public health care is provided to all Brazilian permanent residents and is free at the

point of need (being paid for from general taxation). The country is home to a number of

international health organizations, such as the Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health

Sciences Information, and the Edumed Institute for Education in Medicine and Health.

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Problems with Health sector in Brazil

According to the Brazilian Government, the most serious health problems are:

a) Childhood mortality: about 2.51% of childhood mortality, reaching 3.77% in the northeastregion.

b) Motherhood mortality: about 73.1 deaths per 100,000 born children in 2002.c) Mortality by non-transmissible illness: 151.7 deaths per 100,000 habitants caused by heart

and circulatory diseases, along with 72.7 deaths per 100,000 habitants caused by cancer.

Mortality caused by external causes (transportation, violence and suicide): 71.7 deaths per

100,000 habitants (14.9% of all deaths in the country), reaching 82.3 deaths in the southeast

region. In 2002, Brazil accounted for 40% of malaria cases in the

Americas. Nearly 99% are concentrated in the Legal Amazon Region,

which is home to not more than 12% of the population.
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Health Indicator

Lifeexpectancyfemale

76 years

Life

expectancy

male

70 years

Infant

mortality

22.58%

Fertility 1.89

Sanitation 77%

Smoker 16%

Obesity female 18.3%

Obesity male 8.7%

Malnutrition 6%

HIV 30.6%

Currency of Brazil:

Brazil Currency (Real) consists of Bills ranging from- R$1,

R$2, R$5, R$10, R$20, R$50 and R$100. Coins are also

available in varied colors and sizes with value ranging

from 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents, 50 cents and also

1 Real. Previously the Bills had images of Historical

characters, but at present the images of Brazilian animals

are illustrated on the bills. The female character at one

side of the bill represents Brazil as a Republic.
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The unit of money or Brazil currency, South America is REAL (BRL). In 1500, the Portuguese

established their colony in Brazil (then known as New World) and introduced the 'Real' currency.

However the first official currency that was distributed everywhere bearing the 'Real' name was

originally printed in the year 1654 by the Dutch when they occupied the Northeastern part of Brazil.

Real became the official currency of Brazil in 1690 and since then its official status remained intact

till 1942. Only in 1942, the currency named Cruzeiro replaced real. The currency rate was 1000 reis =

1 cruzeiro.

In the 1980s and 1990s, Brazil went through a period of high inflation and hence this South American

nation had to change its currency numerous times. Until 1986, the Brazilians dealt with Cruzeiros. In

that year three zeros were removed and the currency was changed to Cruzado . After a couple of

years another three zeros were removed and the new cruzados'-(Cruzados Novos) were introduced

to the people of Brazil. In 1990, the Cruzeiros once again were in vogue after replacing Cruzados

Novos . Finally another three zeros were reduced and the currency came to be known as Cruzeiros

Reais. In 1994, with the implementation of the new financial plan, the new currency Real was

launched. Thus after a long time the currency of Brazil was stabilized.

1 Brazil real = 0.578035 U.S. dollars


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People of Brazil:

Population:Brazil is the most populous country in Latin America, as well as one of the most populous in the

world. Thepopulation of Brazil in 2003 was estimated by the United Nations at 178,470,000, which

placed it as number 5 in population among the 193 nations of the world. In that year approximately

6% of the population was over 65 years of age, with another 30% of the population under 15 years

of age. There were 97 males for every 100 females in the country in 2003. According to the UN, the

annual population growth rate for 20002005 is 1.24%, with the projected population for the year

2015 at 201,970,000. The population density in 2002 was 20 per sq km (53 per sq mi).

The capital city, Brasilia, had a population of 1,949,000 in that 2002. Other major metropolitan areas

and their estimated populations are as follows: Sao Paulo, 17,711,000; Rio de Janeiro, 10,556,000;

Belo Horizonte, 4,160,000; Porto Alegre, 3,699,000; Recife, 3,307,000; Salvador, 3,180,000;

Fortaleza, 3,007,000; Curitiba, 2,519,000; Campinas, 1,857,000; Belem, 1,634,000; Manaus,

1,432,000; Santos, 1,257,000; Goiania, 1,103,000; Sao Luis, 948,000; and Sao Jose dos Campos,

949,000. According to the United Nations, the urban population growth rate for 20002005 was

1.8%.

The southeast of the country is the most populated area. The majority of people live near the coastal

regions. The vast interior of the country is sparsely populated, with the indigenous population

somewhat concentrated near the Amazon River Basin.

White48%

brown44%

Black7%

Yellow1%

Amerindia

n0%

Color/race (2008)


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Languages being spoken in Brazil:

Portuguese is the official language of Brazil, and is spoken by virtually all the population, being

virtually the only language used in schools, newspapers, radio and TV, and used for all business and

administrative purposes. Brazil is the only Portuguese-speaking nation in the Americas, giving it a

national culture distinct from its Spanish-speaking neighbors. Due to this, the language is somewhat

different from that spoken in Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries, mainly due to

phonological differences, of similar importance to the differences between U.S. English and British

English.

Religion:

The 2000 census indicates that about 74% of the population are affiliated with the Roman Catholic

church. Protestants constitute roughly 15% of the population, the majority of whom (about 85%) are

Pentecostal/evangelical; Lutherans and Baptists account for most of the remaining Protestants. The

Assembly of God and the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God are also represented. About

427,000 respondents to the census are members of oriental religions, which include several

branches of Buddhism, Messianism, Seicho No-le, Perfect Liberty, Hare Krishna, Oshoo Disciples,

Tenrykyo, Mahicari, Baha'i, Shintoism, and Taoism. There are about 500,000 Muslims, primarily of

the Sunni and Shi'a branches. About 100,000 Brazilians are Jewish.

Followers of Spiritism and traditional African and syncretic religions make up about 4% of the

populace. Candomble, which focuses on traditional African deities, is a predominant religion among

Afro-Brazilians. Xango and Macumba include practices of animism as well as the veneration of

Catholic saints and African deities.

In Brazil today, there is a diversity of religions. One may go as far as saying that

Brazil is multi-religious! In the 18th century Brazil's official religion was the Roman

Catholic Religion. This was due to the Portuguese people who were the first

settlers and conquerors from Europe. Later as the Portuguese

brought slaves from Africa to work on the plantations, the

religion started to take on a different look. Even though the

slaves were forbidden to practice their religions they managed

to maintain their beliefs and doctrines. Since 1889 when the

Brazilian Constitution was set forth, Brazil ceased to have an official religion. The Constitution

guarantees absolute freedom of religion.
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Most of Brazil's population claims to be Roman Catholic, however, there are many other religious

denominations in Brazil. Some of these churches are the: Protestant, Pentecostal, Episcopal,

Methodist, Lutheran, and Baptist. There are over a million and a half Spiritists or

Kardescists who follow the doctrines of Allan Kardec. These Spiritists believe in

reincarnation. There are followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day

Saints; small minorities of Jews; Moslems, Buddhists and numerous followers of

Candomble and Umbanda.

Candomble is a religion that was brought to Brazil by slaves from Nigeria. Today,

Catholicism and Candomble both are practiced by many people. In the early 18th

century the slaves were seen as heathens to be assimilated by their Catholic

masters into the Catholic religion. Slaves were forbidden to practice Candomble. To maintain their

religion , slaves coupled their deities with important religious personalities in the Catholic religion.

This way the slave masters were happy that their slaves were celebrating and honoring the same

religious figures they were. For example Oxala, a male God of procreation and harvest was

identified with Jesus. Throughout the year, the two religions had corresponding festivals. The

masters were convinced that their slaves were being assimilated. The Catholic church had noticed

minor discrepancies, but allowed the two religions to work side by side in hopes that one day

Candomble would diminish totally. This however was not the case. Candomble is widely practiced

throughout Brazil today. Umbanda, a religion derived from Candomble coupled with Christianity

and Spiritist beliefs found in Kardecism is also widely practiced.

Christ the Redeemer (Statue of Jesus Christ peace be upon him):

*All above images

Have been taken

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Facts about the statue:Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world.[1] The statue is 39.6 meters (130 ft) tall,

including its 9.5 meter (31 feet) pedestal, and 30 meters (98 ft) wide. It weighs 635 tons (700 short

tons), and is located at the peak of the 700 meters (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca

Forest National Park overlooking the city. It is one of the tallest of its kind in the world.

History of the Statue:

The idea for erecting a large statue atop Corcovado was first suggested in the mid-1850s, when

Catholic priest Pedro Maria Boss requested financing from Princess Isabel to build a large religious

monument. Princess Isabel did not think much of the idea and it was completely dismissed in 1889,

when Brazil became a republic with laws mandating the separation of church and state. The second

proposal for a landmark statue on the mountain was made in 1921 by the Catholic Circle of Rio.[6]

The group organized an event called Semana do Monumento ("Monument Week") to attract

donations and collect signatures to support the building of the statue. The donations came mostly

from Catholics. The designs considered for the "Statue of the Christ" included a representation of

the Christian cross, a statue of Jesus with a globe in his hands, and a pedestal symbolizing the world.

The statue of Christ the Redeemer with open arms was chosen.

New Seven Wonders of the World:

On 7 July 2007, Christ the Redeemerwas named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in a

list compiled by the Swiss-based The New Open World Corporation. Leading corporate sponsors,

including Banco Bradesco and Rede Globo, put large sums of money in the effort to have the statue

voted into the top seven.

Holidays:

Holidays (National+ public) & Festivals in Brazil:

Date Location DescriptionJan 1 Rio de Janeiro Ano Novo This is celebrated all over the world, but the

biggest party is in Rio where nearly 2 million peoplegather at Copacabana Beach to party. The events start

on December 31 and continue into the morning ofJanuary 1. There are live music venues and fireworks as

well as Candomble ceremonies. More..

Jan 6 Salvador Three Kings Festival. The city celebrates the nativity

with a procession on the coast and events near thePraca da Se.

Jan Salvador Festival of the Good Lord Jesus of the Seafarers. On

the first Sunday of the year, the city of Salvador feastsand organizes a processional of hundreds of small sea
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vessels.

Jan Salvador Washing of the Steps of Bonfim ChurchOn the 3rdThursday of January, this holiday is celebrated

exclusively in Salvador and is one of the most important

religious ceremonies in the region. Hundreds of women

in traditional Bahian clothing gather around the churchto wash its steps.

Jan 20 Rio Saint Sebastian Day This is a huge party in honor of

the patron saint of Rio de Janeiro.

Feb Rio de Janeiro& Salvador

Carnaval 40 days before lent, usually in late February,the enormous celebration of Carnaval happens in Rio deJaneiro and other parts of Brazil. More..

Feb Brazil-wide Festa de Lemanja This festival occurs all over Brazil.

Beginning with fireworks at five am, this festival honors

the Yoruban goddess of the salt waters. People offerflowers and jewelry to the sea. The largest celebration

is in Salvador on Praia Vermelha.

Mar Brazil-wide Easter Weekend (Semana Santa) This importantCatholic holiday is celebrated all over Brazil withprocessions and concerts.

Mar NovaJerusalem

Passion Play Ten days after Easter, South America'slargest passion play takes place in Nova Jerusalem, just

outside of Recife in Brazil's Northeast.Mar Sao Paulo Formula 1 Gran Prix The last weekend in March or

April, the city of Sao Paulo hosts this international

racing event annually.Mar Salvador PercPan A percussion festival where a number of

Brazilian music sensations perform along with Brazilian

percussion groups.Mar 12 Amazon Festa de Sao Jose The city of Macapa features a week-long celebration honoring the city's patron saint. Ends

on March 19th.Apr 16-21 Brazil-wide Tiradentes This is a national holiday with celebrations

and events taking place all over Brazil.May Brazil-wide Festa do Divino Epirito Santo The whole country

celebrates a religious festival by giving alms to the poor,processionals, and folklore festivals.

June 13-14. Everywhere Festas Juninas This harvest festival is celebrated allover Brazil. It is very family oriented with music,

bonfires, and fairs in honor of the saints Anthony, John,

and Peter.June Petropolis Bauernfest In the last weekend of June and the first

week of July, this village celebrates its German heritagewith a German food and music.

June Sao Paulo Carlton Dance Festival A dance festival in the

metropolis.

June 10 Salvador Corpus Christi A festival in the Pelourinho district.June 13 Salvador Festa de Santo Antonio Celebrates the patron saint of

matrimony.

June 24 Salvador Sao Jaoa (Saint John) A harvest festival featuring forro

music and dancing.

June 29 Salvador Festa de Sao Pedro (Saint Peter) A festival honoringthe patron saint of widows and fishermen.
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July 2 Salvador Bahian Independence Day A huge party Salvador style

in Campo Grande.July Ilhabela Sailing Festival Boat lovers won't want to miss the

largest sailing event in Brazil, which takes place off the

coast of Sao Paulo.

Sept 7 Brazil-wide Brazilian Independence Day This is Brazil's nationalholiday and is celebrated all over the country. Rio hosts

the biggest party around the Avenida Rio Branco.

Sept 27 Salvador Sao Cosme e Sao Damiao In honor of two Arab saints

and caruru is served, a traditional stew.Oct Sao Paulo Sao Cosme e Sao Damiao This huge art event is

celebrated every year in Ibirapuera Park and features

the best Art, theater, music, and architecture that Sao

Paulo has to offer.

Dec 4 Salvador Santa Barbara This festival honors the saint Barbara,whose is the Candomble equivalent of Iansa, the

goddess of the wind. It is a huge party with food and

music.Dec 24 Brazil-wise Christmas Eve Brazilians attend midnight Mass all over

the country to celebrate.

Life style

Food:

Generally depend on nutritious food than apparently sumptuous dishes. They have specified choice

for breakfast, lunch and dinners which do not vary a lot from the major North American dishes.

Breakfast

Brazilian prefer simple breakfast comprising of coffee, milk,

bread and jam, sometimes cheese and ham, with fresh fruit also.

There may be mangoes, papayas, watermelons and avocado

cream in addition to all those. The side dishes may vary with the

city you are dwelling in.

Brazil, Lunch & Dinner

Irrespective of the venue that is, home or restaurant, meals are not just a time to eat, but also to

share jovial moments with family friends and associates. The "family" meals are something one

should opt for. Either for lunch or dinner, Brazil abounds in wonderful, inexpensive restaurants

where home meals are dispatched on order in terms of weight of the food. Drinks and desserts are

also available in most Brazilian restaurant. Dinner is generally served at a delayed time than in the

U.S. Many Brazilian may prefer a lighter meal of coffee bread, cheese and cold cuts in dinner time.
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The national dish of Brazil is called Feijoada. It contains black beans, pork sausage, tripe(stomach of cow or other cud-chewing animal), spices, and greens, and is served with rice. It's

possible to eat these every day and in some regions it's hard not to.

Brazilians also use farinha as a condiment. This is made from the root of cassava, or manioc, atropical plant that is native to Brazil. When it is cooked and dried, people sprinkle it on soups,

meat, and stews and use it as flour in bread and puddings.

Every region of Brazil has its own special foods. Charque (dried and salted beef) is traditional insouthern Brazil. In the Northeast and along the Amazon River, fish dishes are popular. The

cowboys of the southern grasslands eat a form of barbecued beef. Oranges, pineapples,bananas, papayas, mangos, and other varieties of tropical fruit are plentiful and popular.

Coffee is Brazil's main beverage. Brazilians like to drink cafezinhos, tiny cups of sweet,steaming hot coffee several times a day. Another beverage is mat, an herbal tea. It is

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National game of brazil:

Football is the national game of brazil and also one of the most played game on the streets of

brazilThe National Team has won the FIFA World Cup tournament a record five times, in 1958, 1962,

1970, 1994 and 2002[1]and is the only team to succeed in qualifying for every World Cup

competition ever held, and to be among the favorites to win the trophy every time the competition

is scheduled. Pel, one of the most recognized footballers in history, led Brazil to three of those

championships and is the top scorer of all time in the sport. After Brazil won its third World Cup,

they kept the Jules Rimet Trophy permanently. All of the contemporary talents in the national team

prominent in the football world include Robinho, Ronaldinho, and Kak, as well as Marta in the

women's game. Some of these players can be considered super-stars, achieving celebrity status

internationally and signing sports contracts, as well as advertisement and endorsement contracts, in

the value of millions ofeuros.

Position Of The Family:

The dominant social representation of family in Brazil is

the traditional family, comprised of a couple and their

children, with an emphasis on the psychological and

emotional bond. Another important characteristic is the

connection with extended families: Although the

individuality of the couple is respected, spouses are

expected to maintain close ties with families of origin.

Family life in Brazil underwent major changes during the

last three decades of the twentieth century. More

diverse and complex forms emerged. The number of dual-worker, single-parent, andremarried families increased. Regardless of social class, families became smaller. On the
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political level, movements to increase democracy and build citizenship raised feminist

consciousness. Women have entered the work force and are seeking better education and

equality in the workplace. Dual-career and dual-worker marriages have become common in

urban areas. In the capital city, Brasilia, a vast number of man and women are employed

full-time in public offices and in the administrative service sector. Approximately five

hundred men and women living in this area participated in a study regarding dual-career/dual-worker marriages. Men and women in the study agreed that work allows

women to enjoy greater independence and freedom. Women felt that the burden of

traditional role expectations exacerbated work stress; they continue to be responsible for

the majority of domestic activities. However, 35 percent of the men said that they perform

approximately half or more of the household tasks. Men and women are happy with their

marriages and are willing to make efforts for the relationship to work.

Models of family organization:

There is not a single model of family organization in Brazilian society. The first one described

here is that from the family of African origin. The Africans who were taken to Brazil from

1500 to 1850 (i.e., from its discovery until the end of the slave trade) came from several

African cultural groups representing various types of family organizations - matriarchal,

patriarchal, polygamous etc. Moreover, these had large differences in religion, language and

tradition. Living and working in Brazil, the "slave family" was more affected by political-

institutional forces than cultural factors. For example, the sale of slaves from their "owners"

caused the separation of couples, parents, and their offspring. Today, this pattern of loose

family bonds can be seen in the low-income classes of African origin, mainly in families from

the states of the Northeast of the country. The second model of family, the traditional

family, was characterized by a patriarchal system formed by people of Iberian origin.

According to Romanelli (2000), the model of a Brazilian contemporary family includes a

hierarchical structure, with husband/father exerting authority and power over the wife andchildren, a work division separating 'masculine' from 'feminine' tasks, and attribution and

the bigger proximity between the mother and the children. The contemporary family hasbeen influenced by deep demographic, economic, and social changes, particularly since the

1940s, as discussed below. These factors have resulted in changes in their structural

relations and in the redefinition of the traditional model of the nuclear family. For example,

in 1990, this model represented only 61% of homes in Brazil and the average number of

persons per family was 4.1, both in urban and rural areas. It is important to stress that

differences between regions are noticeable. For instance, families from the North and

Northeast regions have the largest families in the country (4.5) with 2.5 children per family

whereas the figures from the Southeast region are 3.9 and 1.9, respectively.

Attitudes of Brazilians:

A Brazilian household usually consists of parents and children. However, the group is not

isolated from other family members, similar to western society. The children in a Brazilian

family remain close with their parents, and usually live with them until they are married.

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Relationship with extended families:

Brazilians have very strong relationships with their extended family members. Extended

family members often live very close to one another and interact regularly. The interaction

among the groups is usually weekly, but could be as regularly as daily.

Effect on business:

Brazilians attitudes towards family affect their actions in business. Due to their close

relationships with family members and desire to be close to each other they are more likely

to consult family members on job decisions. Additionally, a Brazilian is more likely to

consider how a business decision will affect his/her family.

Brazilian behaviors:

Make appointments at least two weeks in advance. Never try to make impromptu calls atbusiness or government offices

Be prepared to commit long term resources (both in time and money) toward establishingstrong relationships in Brazil. This is the key to business success

Never start into business discussions before your host does. Business meetings normally beginwith casual 'chatting' first

Midday the normal time for the main meal. A light meal is common at night, unlessentertaining formally

American coffee is a mere shadow of Brazilian coffee. Expect to be served small cups of verystrong coffee If entertained in the home, it is polite to send flowers to the hostess the next day, with a thank-

you note.

Giving a gift is not required at a first business meeting; instead buy lunch or dinnerPurple flowers are extensively used at funerals, so be cautious when giving someone purple

flowers. Violets are OK to give.

Brazils Society:

In the recent years Brazils economic success has not been reflected into social development .Poverty,urban violence, growing social security debts, inefficient public services, and the low value of the minimum

wage are some of the main social issues that currently challenge the Brazilian government. Brazils

economic inequality is partially responsible for the high rate of poverty in the country. In many areas of

Brazil education, health, and security are inadequate. Corruption is widespread throughout the country.

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Business Hours:

Offices: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. or 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Banks: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Government: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Retail: Weekdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m to 1 p.m

Shopping centers: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Cultural Customs

Methods of Greeting One Another In Brazil:

Greeting is an act of communication in which human beings intentionally make their presence known to

each other, to show attention to, and to suggest a type of relationship or social status between individuals

or groups of people coming in contact with each other.

Ways of greeting in Brazil:

Brazilians are generally very warm and

informal concerning greetings. They

usually call everyone by his/her first

name and do not use last names as much

as other cultures do.

When they first meet a person of the

opposite gender, they greet with two or

three kisses on the cheek (women also greet each other in this way).

Men shake hands and sometimes give each other two pats on your shoulder.

Brazilians like to hug their friends often--this body contact means that they are receptive

to kindness, affection and consideration.

Non-Verbal Behavior:

Non-verbal communication includes facial expressions, eye contact, tone of voice, body posture

and motions, and positioning within groups. It may also include the way we wear our clothes or

the silence we keep.

There are many nonverbal ways of greeting in Brazil.
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When two friends in Brazil say hello they often hug and backslap. When the men of Brazil greeteach other, they shake hands however do not maintain eye contact. Usually these handshakes

will last for a long time.

Brazilian is talking to someone of a different status or age e.g. younger or less powerful personwill look away. When leaving a small group of Brazilian people, it is important that you shake

hands with everyone in the group.

Women on the other hand will kiss each other on the cheeks, starting with the left cheek.Women also kiss when they are about to leave.

When a man kisses a woman as a greeting, he generally only kisses one cheek. When a woman greets a man and wants to shake hands, she is expected to extend her hand

first.

When speaking, Brazilians stand very close to each other. If they accidentally brush or bumpeach other, they do not apologize. They tend to have a lot of physical contact when speaking

with each other. If one person backs away, it will hurt the other persons feelings.

There are many common friendly gestures in Brazil.

One is the thumbs up gesture, which is also popular in America. In Brazil it is meant to meangood or positive.

When a Brazilian wants to express appreciation, they pinch their earlobe between their

thumb and forefinger.

To invoke bad luck Brazil, it means that they do not know the answer to a question.

When two people are close to each other, they will show it by rubbing two index fingerstogether.

Sometimes nonverbal communication can be very different than what is expected in othercountries. One example is the O.K. symbol one can make with their hands. It is regarded as

just meaning O.K. in the American culture. In Brazil however, this is seen as a very obscene

gesture. It is equivalent to giving the middle finger in America. This is seen as one of the rudest

gestures you can make in Brazil and should always be avoided.

Another obscene hand gesture is called the corna which historically means your wife ischeating on you. It is popular in Brazil and is often used when disagreeing with a football

referee.

One gesture that is also used is one to say screw you. It s consists of making a fist with onehand and slapping it on top of the other hand once or twice. It is used commonly around

Brazilian friends but can be rude if used any other time. These are gestures someone should

avoid when visiting and doing business in Brazil.

Following are some other gestures of Brazilians:

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status and tone of conversations. For example, dressing in black is usually a sign of mourning.

Brazilian has relaxed attitude towards time. Tardiness and/or a last minute change of plans are common. (Things will get done.) Touching is common. Kissing on both cheeks is common among family members, relatives, and

friends. Handshaking, kissing, hugging, patting, embracing and holdings hands are common forms of

greeting.

Avoiding eye-to-eye contact shows respect. Students usually greet teachers with a kiss on both cheeks. Young children may address the

teacher as, Tia(Aunt).

Personal space and physical space are not emphasized. For example, a person will stand lessthan a foot away from the other when conversing.

Words And Pharases:Brazilian people use some different words and expressions, and the pronunciation is very different.

Portuguese people tend to speak faster and swallow some vowels, while Brazilians have lots of different

accents with many African and indigenous expressions. For example: Anteater in Portugal is called "papa-

formigas" (literally "ant eater", while in Brazil it's called "tamandu", an indiginous word for the animal.

Nevertheless, if you speak slowly, no matter which accent are you

Hello: Ol (With an open A, ah... The O is pronounced like in Spanish, also open.)

Goodbye: Adeus (Again, open A. The E is pronounced like in French. This word is great because it can be

formal or not, and it's easy to say.)

Father: Pai

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Brazil Final Report 2

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Transcript of Brazil Final Report 2