Warm Up November 18, 2013
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Warm UpNovember 18, 2013
• What kind of education system do they have in Latin America?
ABCs of Brazilian Culture
Appearance
• People in Brazil tend to be believers in the idea that it’s always better to over dress than under dress.
• However, they tend to be much more open with their bodies compared to Americans.
• Brazil has a very vibrant fashion industry• Brazil has the highest rate of cosmetic surgery
in the world.
Belief System
• Brazil is largely Catholic with many elaborate cathedrals located through out the country
Belief System
• Folklore– Brazil has an extensive collection of folklore stories
that are BASED upon historical events, but usually have a mythological character • Brazilian versions of werewolves, the Boogey Man,
mermaids, evil spirits
Communication
• Verbal– Official language is Portuguese– It is not considered rude to interrupt people when
they are talking– It is customary to lightly touch or stand very close
to someone when you are talking to them– Very direct
Communication
• Non-Verbal– Look people in the eye (even on the street, or on
public transport)– Men shake hands, women kiss both cheeks (left
then right)– Never give a gift that is purple or black (colors of
mourning)
Dates
• 1500 - Portuguese land in the area and claim it to the Portuguese crown.
• 1822 - Son of Portuguese king declares independence from Portugal and crowns himself Peter I, Emperor of Brazil
• 1888 - Slavery abolished.
Dates
• 1930 - After a revolt, Getulio Vargas at head of provisional revolutionary government.
• 1937 - Vargas leads coup, rules as dictator with military backing.
• 1945 - Vargas ousted in military coup. New constitution returns power to states.
Entertainment
• Carnival• Dance– Samba– Capoeira– Forro– Lundu
Food
• Lunch is the main meal of the day• Lots of root vegetables• Lots of fruit (mangos, papayas, guavas,
pineapple), even in savory dishes• Lots of rice and beans• Very little chicken, mainly beef, pork, and
seafood
Government
• 3 branches like the United States• Became a Democracy in the 1980s• Controlling party is largely moderate, but the
Communist party is strongly opposed to current policies.
Housing