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5 faux-pas in the land of laissez-faire

December 10, 2010 15 Comments
5 faux-pas in the land of laissez-faire

Even in a country prone to informality, such as Brazil, certain attitudes or habits may stir controversy or criticism. Before you cross the line and step on somebody’s toe, check these big no-nos:

Soccer – When …

Brazil in numbers

February 4, 2010 7 Comments

From  useful to futile, numbers that help explaining the country.

43% of adults that live in state capitals are overweight.
Those who have access to the internet spent 2.8 days connected in the month of September.
9% of …

You know you are Brazilian when…

January 12, 2010 21 Comments

You applaud the pilot when the airplane lands. You also applaud the band when it plays the national anthem.
You wear the national soccer team T-shirt when you are abroad.
You watch all the matches of the …

The best Brazilian ads

January 4, 2010 19 Comments

Brazilian ads are well-known for their quality and creativity. Last year, for instance, DM9DDB won the Cannes Agency of the Year award and nine Lions (two gold, four silver and three bronze). In fact, the …