Brazil's capital is Brasilia. With a population of over 194 million, Portuguese is Brazil's official language and Roman Catholicism its dominant religion. Nearly 50% of Brazilians are under 20. Business meetings require advance notice and casual conversation before discussions. Handshakes are common greetings between men or women initiating, while kissing cheeks or hugging are also acceptable greetings among friends.

1. Brazil
Jonnathan Barbosa
Jorge Rojas
Period. 4

2. Brazil
Brasília is the capital city of Brazil.
Brazil is south of the United States, Its
Population is 194,946,470 and its
official language is Portuguese. Its
religion is mostly roman catholic.

3. Interesting Facts
 Nearly 50 percent of the population is
under twenty years of age
 The fact that a large number of people
suffer from AIDS. However, this fact has
been swept under the carpet. The
country is also home to many transsexuals.

4. Business appearance of
natives
• In business situations, men should wear
conservative dark suits, shirts and ties.
Three piece suits indicate executives; two
piece suits indicate office workers.
Women should wear feminine dresses,
suits and pantsuits and avoid "dressing like
a man."

5. Behavior in meetings
 Never start into business discussions before
your host does. Business meetings
normally begin with casual 'chatting' first
 Make appointments at least two weeks in
advance. Never try to make impromptu
calls at business or government offices
 It is considered acceptable to interrupt
someone who is speaking.

6. Language and Business
Greeting
 Language is one of the strongest elements of
Brazil's national unity. Portuguese is spoken by
nearly 100 percent of the population.
 Men shake hands when greeting one
another, while maintaining steady eye contact.
 Women generally kiss each other, starting with the
left and alternating cheeks.
 Hugging and backslapping are common
greetings among Brazilian friends.
 If a woman wishes to shake hands with a
man, she should extend her hand first.

7. Customs that are offensive in
that country
 TheO. K. hand signal a rude gesture in
Brazil
 Physical
contact is part of simple
communication. Touching arms, elbows
and backs is very common and
acceptable. Brazilians also stand
extremely close to one another. Do not
back away.