They reveal much more than simple crazes: they are mirrors of our cultural identity
Have you ever stopped to think that some attitudes that look totally normal in Brazil sound very strange out there? So it is.
We live by repeating certain behaviors that, so automatic, go unnoticed even by the Brazilians themselves. But just a foreigner to closely watch our daily lives for these crazes to jump to the eye, or rather become a matter!
Brazil, with its territorial vastness and is a true laboratory of unique habits. With indigenous, African, European influences and unmistakable tropical seasoning, we formed a cauldron of customs ranging from curious slang to unusual ways to eat pizza (yes, with ketchup!).
Next, we listed six typical Brazilian habits that you probably practice without thinking, but are practically nonexistent in other countries:
6 habits that are common among Brazilians, but do not exist in other countries
1. Take a shower several times a day
While in many countries it is already enough (or even too much), here the heat and the attachment to hygiene make many people bathe two or even three times a day, especially in cities like Salvador and Rio de Janeiro.
2. Greeting without waiting for an answer
“So, beauty?” It has become informal code of “hi”, even if no one is interested in the answer.
Elsewhere, questions like this usually ask for some depth, here, it’s only part of the social ritual.
3. Use diminutive in everything
Whether to ask for a “coffee” or solve something “quickly”, the Brazilian loves to soften the conversation with diminutives.
The practice comes from European Portuguese, but here has gained status of national linguistic cuteness.
4. Put crumbs and ketchup in everything
Farofa is queen of side dishes, and has already invaded to pizza.
The Brazilian taste mixes influences and flavors with freedom and little ceremony, the important thing is to please the taste.
5. Give a “way” to everything
This national ginga goes from a line to pierce “just to ask” to finding creative solutions to complex problems.
The way is a symbol of adaptability, although in some cases it bumps into trickster.
6. Horn as a form of communication
While in other horns is synonymous with stress, in Brazil it also serves to say “hi”, draw attention or simply warn: “I’m here!”.
And of course, there is always someone stopping quickly with the flasher connected.
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