Values In Brazil

Family is the base of the social structure and stability for most people.

For the Brazilian people, families tend to be large, with many members and the extended family is quite close (aunts, grandparents, cousins,etc).

Nepotism is considered a positive thing, since it implies that employing people one knows and trusts is of primary importance which in other countries the belief is better to think of the needs of everyone else before yours to grow as a better person.

But when it comes to meeting other people, men usually shake hands, women too but they kiss both cheeks and if a woman wants to shake hands with a man, she has to extend her hand first.

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