You’ll never go wrong after reading this guide.
DON'T be afraid of people who want to help you.
Brazilians are really helpful and love meeting people from other countries!
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In Brazil, people greet each other with a handshake or a hug. Women greet another man or woman with a handshake, hug, or a kiss on the cheek. Fun fact: This rule can change in some cities. In São Paulo, people give one kiss on the cheek; in Rio, they do two kisses; and in Belo Horizonte (Minas Gerais), they kiss three times.
DON'T be afraid of physical contact. This is part of simple communication in Brazil. You may notice that Brazilians also stand extremely close to one another too.
DON'T expect to see all Brazilian women dressed in something like this:
DO be polite to women in Brazil, even if they're dressed differently than what you're used to — a small bikini is not an invitation to act aggressively.
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Punctuality can be a bit different here. DON'T always interpret lateness as a sign of rudeness, because it's common to arrive 15 minutes late.