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| Do’s | Don’ts |
|---|---|
| Address individuals by their last name and title | Greet with only a first name |
| Arrive on time or a few minutes early | Be consistently late |
| Present hosts with a small gift | Visit empty-handed |
| Wait for elders to start eating before beginning | Eat before elders or seniors |
| Offer gifts with both hands | Present gifts with one hand |
| Refuse a gift a few times before accepting it | Accept a gift immediately |
| Avoid using red ink when writing names | Use red ink when writing names |
3.
| Statistic | Data |
|---|---|
| Brazil’s Coffee Production (2019) | Over three times the production of Colombian coffee |
| World’s Biggest Coffee Cooperative | Located in Guaxupé, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Homicides in Brazil (First 7 months of 2019) | 30,864, showing a reduction compared to the previous year |
| Tipping in Brazil | Traditionally 10% of the meal’s value in restaurants |
| English Proficiency in Brazil | Only 5% of the population can speak English to some degree |
| Water Drinking Habits | Many Brazilians prefer drinking mineral water due to concerns over water quality |
