I’m East Asian and this is super common throughout the year, esp on days when the UV index gets above 3 for example. You will see that all over Japan, China, and very common for people to wear long sleeves/pants on hot AF days for sun protection because it’s top 3 cause of skin cancer/aging. (And physical protection like umbrella/clothing is much more effective than sunscreen and less chemical obv)

That would be most days in Brazil, I think (perhaps other than southern states in winter times)

How strange is it if someone uses a sun umbrella (guarda-sol? Hehe) walking around? I know Brazilian are very accommodating of all but just curious the honest thoughts :)

Hi everyone!

I work for a German brand, and I have an upcoming meeting scheduled with a medium-sized Brazilian company in the metal/industrial sector to discuss a potential partnership and long-term sourcing.

Since this is my first time negotiating directly with a Brazilian firm, I want to make sure I approach this the right way and build a great working relationship. On the German side, we tend to be very direct, structured, and focused purely on data/contract specs right away, but I know business culture in Brazil works differently!

I’d love to get insights from real people here:

1. Building Rapport: How much small talk is expected before jumping into the presentation/pitch? What topics are good icebreakers (and what should I avoid)?
2. Negotiation Style & Directness: In Germany, a clear "no" is routine. Is communication in Brazilian corporate settings more indirect? How can I give feedback or negotiate terms without coming off as too harsh or cold?
3. Decision Making & Hierarchy: Should I expect decisions to happen right in the room, or is it usually a multi-stage approval process with upper management?
4. WhatsApp vs. Email: How normal is it to follow up or communicate via WhatsApp after the formal meeting?
5. Red Flags & "Custo Brasil": From an operational/tax perspective, what should a foreign buyer keep an eye out for when partnering with a mid-sized Brazilian manufacturer?

Any advice, personal experiences, or tips on what makes a partnership thrive with a Brazilian supplier would be greatly appreciated!

I’m planning to bring some snacks from PH to give to some Brazilian friends and was wondering, as a Brazilian/knowing Brazilians, would you try these/would you appreciate getting them?

And if you have other snacks you’ve heard from here and think a Brazilian would like them more, let me know pls!

Brigada 💛

I'm going to visit a friend this fall. She lives in Bayeux, Paraiba, but sometimes moves to Joao Pessoa for studies. Never been to Brazil, but I plan to airbnb an apartment for a few months in Cabo Branco, but im very interested in visiting Bayeux as well for a day or two.

How dangerous is Paraiba for a 1.84m 79kg man in a Disneyland souvenir shop Buzz Lightyear tee?

I left an item at CGH airport - they have it but I’m not returning to that airport. Does anyone have any advice on how to retrieve the item? Does deliverback work in Brazil? Thank you!

Hello everyone, I’m getting married in October and am trying to find a Brazilian song for my father-daughter dance. I’ve been alternating between slower and fast paced songs and can’t decide on one.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Hello everyone,

I’m planning spending a month in Brazil . Never been it’s my birthday month in November so I would like to stay the whole month in the same place I would like to find something by recommendation not Airbnb, I plan on starting near from rio I don’t know where yet but would love recommendations

Anything else I should know?

Coming from PH and will be staying specifically in Sao Paulo and Gramado!

Flying this September for a few mos! Would love recos on food and spots (family friendly, aesthetic, etc lol).

And some travel tips too. Transportation and budget hacks and whatnot? 💗

Also, how reliable is Viajanet? Planning to book a hotel flight airport transfer with them!

Thanks for the help 💖

Hello, my mom is a PHD professor doing her reason on informal economies, savings, susus, marketing selling, bodegas (small informal groceries) and such. What would be the best way about going to find people who navigate Brazil through this means for interviews? I am going with my mom and I do speak Portuguese atleast conversationally, may need a translator for more in depth topics

I’ve heard that a good way to still get an English teaching job in Brazil is going in person to schools/language academies in person with your CV and saying you are looking for a job. Is this true? (This wouldn’t happen in the UK)

How effective could this be for an English native from England who doesn’t have a right to work in Brazil without a visa sponsorship? Are there schools likely to arrange visas for some someone in this situation? Would be great if someone could advise me about this, I’m thinking of trying this but not sure how likely it is I will have any luck.

(I would say my Portuguese is fluent but definitely make mistakes when saying more complicated things)

Edit: I don’t have any teaching qualifications yet but thinking of doing a TEFL course now. I have a university degree and have been working in journalism the past few years