In Brazil we celebrate Dia do Rock on June 13. You may think about Samba and MPB when you think about Brazilian music, but rock is also big in Brazil. I grew up listening to Brazilian rock much more than to Samba or MPB. Here are 5 Brazilian rock bands that made history in Brazil. Read More
How Speaking the Language Helps Break Cultural Barriers
Going to work in a foreign country can be exciting and nerve-wracking, fun and scary. Cultural barriers are a very real thing that can make the experience that much harder. So it is important to rely on a set of strategies to break cultural barriers and make it easier to live and do business in a Read More
Valentine’s Vocabulary in Portuguese: Dia dos Namorados
In Brazil we celebrate Dia dos Namorados on June 12, instead of Valentine’s Day in February. With this post you will learn more about Dia dos Namorados in Brazil so that you don't get in trouble there :) I will also show you useful phrases for Dia dos Namorados and words that Brazilians use to call Read More
Why is E-Commerce Booming in Brazil?
The average income of the Brazilian population has been increasing and Brazil has officially become a middle-class country. In fact, by 2020, Brazil is projected to be the fifth-largest consumer market in the world, ahead of France and the United Kingdom. That’s a huge potential market. No wonder Read More
How Brazil’s Relationship with Time Affects Personal and Professional Relationships
Einstein would be proud. Time in Brazil flows differently; you might have felt it when visiting the country. If you look around, you may notice people walking slowly, relaxed, enjoying themselves... but behind (what looks like) a very casual pedestrian might be a highly skilled and accomplished Read More
6 Awesome Things You Can Only Do in Brazil
What are some distinctly Brazilian pastimes? How about business practices unique to the country? Inquiring minds want to know... and we're here to answer! Become a pro in Brazilian culture. Check out six things you'll only do in Brazil: 1. Greet Your Co-Workers With a Kiss on the Cheek A kiss on Read More
Brazilian business culture and social media
In the US, much ink has been be spilled over potential employers checking your Facebook page. In American culture, people like to separate their private life from their business life, and most are fervent defenders of their privacy rights. This is closely connected to the American value of Read More
Doing Business with Brazil: Why Is Network So Important?
Brazil has been getting a lot of attention from the international business community. This is no surprise, given the size and continued growth of its economy, the abundant natural resources, thriving tourism, and two major world sports events (the World Cup 2014 and the Summer Olympics 2016) – which Read More
The differences between an American and a Brazilian resume
by Camille Lawhead*. Searching for a job gets pretty technical pretty quickly. When working with the Brazilian market, it's important to appreciate distinctions between the two professional cultures, even if these differences can feel superficial. As you certainly know from years of writing and Read More
Doing Business with Brazil: How to Overcome the Language Barrier
We've all experienced them: misunderstandings, irritations, feelings of exclusion, a sense of inferiority – all common daily challenges when you’re trying to do business with speakers of different languages. We try and get used to each other’s accents and accept the language mistakes that are Read More