Culture and Tradition | BRIC Blog Category

Hard to believe Valentine’ Day is right around the corner: it seems like we just finished with the holiday season… Read more »

This year we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Constitution, in Spanish Día de la Constitución. It’s a very… Read more »

Chinese New Year is set to begin January 28 in 2017 – the Year of the Fire Rooster. This is… Read more »

Every year I go back to visit my parents, family and longtime friends in São Paulo – my Brazilian hometown.… Read more »

Americans aren’t the only ones who celebrate Christmas. Many other countries do too, but everyone celebrates it just a little… Read more »

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 »