Friendly Brazilians

Brazilians are extremely friendly, especially to tourists and people of other cultures. There are exceptions, but on the whole, Brazilians are gentle people who make new friends quickly. Brazil is an amazing country, and its best feature is undoubtedly its warm and friendly people. A popular saying among Brazilians (that has almost become a meme) is "o melhor do Brasil é o Brasileiro." A literal translation would be "the best part of Brazil is the Brazilian," which refers to the country's people. It's amusing but also true. The best thing about Brazil is undoubtedly its passionate and affectionate people.

If you come to Brazil from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, or pretty much any other English-speaking country that isn't in South America, you'll probably feel like a celebrity. With the exception of tourist hotspots, Brazilians are not used to large numbers of tourists visiting or foreigners relocating to smaller cities. Prepare to receive invitations to parties or to try some traditional Brazilian food made with love in their homes.

The language barrier is a real issue that any tourist or immigrant will face in Brazil. In terms of the percentage of people who speak English as a second language, Brazil is nothing like Europe. Whereas in Europe, almost everyone speaks English, fluent speakers account for only 1% of the total population in Brazil. The pro tip for people from the United States and Europe is to try to remember some Spanish lessons because knowing some will definitely help. Although Spanish is not the same as Portuguese, there are some similarities that will help a Brazilian understand what you are saying.