Brazil by Nikki.ppt

THE HOTTEST COUNTRY？ BRAZIL Federative Republic of Brazil National Flag Coat of Arms The largest?Portuguese(葡萄牙语）-speaking country in the world The largest country in South America The fifth largest country in the world With rich natural resources With strong industrial base Immigrant country 移民国家 Ethnic melting pot 民族大熔炉 DO?shake hands with everyone who is present and maintain eye contact during the handshake. Women also often greet by exchanging kisses on the cheeks, starting with the left cheek. DO? hug and pat on the back among people you are familiar with. Customs and etiquette 1.Greetings BUT NOT LIKE THIS Customs and etiquette DO?dress very nicely. ? DO?wear clean and stylish shoes. DO?keep nails manicured. DONT?wear yellow and green together. Those are the colors of the Brazilian flag. 2.?Dress Attire ARE NOT ALL BRAZILIANS WEAR LIKE THIS? Customs and etiquette 3.Table Manners DO?wash your hands before eating. DONT?eat with your hands. DONT?discuss business during meals unless the host initiates it. However, discussing business at meals is more common in Sao Paulo and Rio. THAT’S NOT THE WAY WE EAT! 4.Body Gestures Customs and etiquette DONT?make the OK sign with your hand. Its considered a very rude gesture in Brazil. Delicacy Brazil has a great variety of traditional foods and desserts Barreado ?Meats and spices cooked in a clay pot for 24 hours and served with banana and farofa Feijoada A stew of beans with beef and pork,which is a typical dish in Portugal and former Portuguese colonies,such as Brazil. Caruru Made from okra(秋葵),onion,shrimp,palm oil(棕榈油)and toasted nuts. Brigadeiro?is a simple Brazilian chocolate bonbon usually served at birthday parties and also as dessert, made by mixing sweetened condensed milk, butter and cocoa powder together, covered in granulated chocolate. Brigadeiro