international mobility – brazil (1 DAY)
Getting used to the country
1. Understanding Brazil
• The size of the country, diversity of the regions and populations
• The unsaid in history. The myth of the harmonious mixing of three “races”
• “Que pais é este? ”. The myth of the friendly man
• Ransom of the colonial period. Subjugation, alienation or carelessness?
Lei de Gerson
2. Brazilian values and behaviours
• Values: individual vs. group. Family and network
• Relationships with rules: for enemies of the law
• The role of religion: syncretism, providentialism and
espiritisme.
• Indian and African heritages; the American influence
Getting used to socialisation patterns
3. Brazilian communication styles
• First words of Brazilian Portuguese
• Taste for speech and discussion
• Communicating beyond words: Brazilian non-verbal language
• Courtesy, etiquette and
dress code
4. Living and socialising with the Brazilians
• Racism and the foreigner
• Carnival, the importance of sport
• Celebrations and protagonists
• T
iradentes or
Macounaïma ?
• Socialising: getting acquainted, being invited, etc.
• Taboos and sensitive subjects
ADAPTING TO EVERYDAY LIFE
5. Expatriate life in Brazil
• Moving and everyday life: procedures, accommodation, health, etc
• Leisure, expat communities
• Schools, extracurricular activities, sports.
6. Focus on your expatriation city
• Getting your bearings, moving around the city
• Unmissable things to see and do
7. Making your expatriation a success
• Preparing for adaptation phases
• Practical advice, questions-answers
• Action plan: plan and objectives for the expatriate and their family.