Culture and Tradition | BRIC Blog Category

How do you greet people? What about showing up late to a party… is that a no-no? When traveling or… Read more »

You don’t always have to say the words “thank you” to show your heartfelt appreciation. From giving a gift to… Read more »

Everyone knows that Brazil is the biggest and most populous country in South America, the land of soccer, samba and… Read more »

If you are studying Portuguese or have been to Brazil you may have realized that Brazilians are very expressive, use… Read more »

We know that every culture has its own traditions, custom and habits. Some cultural differences could seem really weird from… Read more »

Tipping customs can vary a lot by country, and sometimes even by region! So if you don’t want to come… Read more »

You probably take handshakes for granted: after all, it’s just something we do to make introductions as a sign of… Read more »

Today we are publishing a post in Portuguese by our blogger contributor Christine Marote, a Brazilian expat living in China… Read more »

In less than 60 days the city of Rio de Janeiro will host 10,500 athletes from 206 countries for the… Read more »

When it comes to language, there are many misconceptions. You may assume there are only a handful of languages worldwide,… Read more »

Cinco de Mayo is coming up quick – this year it’s Thursday May 5. This festive holiday celebrates the unlikely… Read more »

Most languages have food-related idioms, and Portuguese is no exception. Brazilians love to express themselves in the language of food,… Read more »