What is the daily life of ordinary people in Brazil like?

The Federated Republic of Brazil, referred to as Brazil for short, is located in the east and middle of South America, with an area of 85 1 0,000 square kilometers and a population of 1.4 1 billion. It is the largest and most populous country in South America. Brazil is one of the countries with the most extensive racial integration in the world. Some Japanese enterprises known as the "ethnic melting pot" moved here, and a large number of Japanese took root in Brazil, with more than 700,000 Japanese immigrants and descendants. It is a Catholic country, and 88% people believe in Catholicism.

1822 Independence on September 7th, establishing the Brazilian Empire. 1889165438+10/5, the Federation was established. 189 1 renamed the United States of Brazil. 1969 12.30 was renamed the Federated States of Brazil. 1974 August 15 established diplomatic relations with China.

Brasilia, the capital, is a new modern city. Moved the capital from Rio de Janeiro in April, 1960. The urban construction style is novel, unique and colorful, and it was awarded the title of "World Architecture Expo".

The official language is Portuguese, and Spanish is the main language of other South American countries. English can only work in first-class hotels. In Sao Paulo, there are a large number of Japanese. If you go to Toyo Street, you can pass Japanese.

The word Brazil comes from Portuguese, which means "Sequoia". Brazil has "Gem Kingdom", "Cocoa Kingdom", "Coffee Kingdom", "Future World" and "Natural Rubber". The Brazilian government is a presidential system. The president is elected by the electoral college for a term of six years. Congress is divided into two houses, with senators serving for eight years and representatives serving for four years.

Brazil is a developed country in South America, with a gross national product of US$ 330 billion in 1988 and a world ranking of US$ 2,400 per capita.

Brazilian businessmen are used to eating European western food, but some people like Chinese food. Brazilians are bold, warm and polite. 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.

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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.