Report on Brazilian Culture: Leadership Management Perspectives

This report delves into the multifaceted aspects of Brazilian culture, examining its norms, customs, values, and beliefs within a leadership management context. It highlights Brazil's multicultural and multiethnic composition, shaped by Portuguese, African, indigenous, and various European influences. The report explores the blending of these cultures, emphasizing the significance of tolerance, informality, and friendship in Brazilian society. It details specific cultural norms, such as greeting customs, social behaviors, and gift-giving practices, while also addressing topics of conversation. Furthermore, the report discusses Brazilian customs related to dressing and cuisine, including the importance of personal style and the diverse culinary traditions. The report also examines the country's religious landscape, characterized by a mix of Roman Catholicism, indigenous beliefs, and African influences, concluding with a summary of Brazil's cultural identity.

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Brazilian culture
Introduction
This report is going to outline the major aspects of the Brazilian culture focusing on their
norms, customs, values and beliefs. The Brazilian culture is mainly western with a diversified
community created due to the interaction of various ethnic groups in the country. The Brazilian
culture has been influenced by the Portuguese, African, coastal and river line people from the
indigenous group. Italians, poles, Helvetians, nippiness, Ukrainians, and Germans came to Brazil
during the Portuguese colonization, and they also made a significant contribution towards
shaping the Brazil culture. These groups of people influencing the culture made Brazil a
multicultural and multiethnic country. The Africans and the Amerindian people are highly
acknowledged for being the most prominent influencers to Brazil culture especially in language,
cuisine, religion, music, and even dances.

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Values
Portuguese, African and Amerindian cultures have been blended to create the current behavior in
Brazil (Chagas, 2017).Brazil has a different feature as compared to other Spanish-speaking Latin
American. As for them they are characterized by rigidity and being formal. However, Brazil is
famous for informality and charm. Its cultural values are also enforced through tolerance,
conciliation, and friendship. They have a relaxed attitude and can quickly switch from one code
to another. They have an excellent mindset that enables them to strengthen the country’s national
unity.
Norms
Brazilians have a way of greeting one another. In a natural condition, it is acceptable to kiss a
woman on both cheeks once you meet and even when parting. Men are customarily allowed to
shake hands. Brazilians love socializing. They embrace parties and dances. They are found to be
social and lovely. When visiting someone, they tend to take gifts with them. However, black and
purple stuff is avoided since it is associated with mourning. The Brazilians also embrace eating
together. They like sharing meals which have grown to become part of their norms. They eat
together as they talk a lot about themselves. In contrary to being open-minded, there are topics of
conservation among Brazilians. They do not speak openly about issues of religion, politicians,
and football. It is because different people have different opinions on the subjects. Therefore to
ensure peaceful coexistence among the groups these topics are discussed. Brazilians are friendly
and talkative individuals. However, at times they may not be straight on how they say something.

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Customs
Dressing in Brazil is not just made as a regular thing but is given some weight. The individuals
there wear for a reason. When dressing in Brazil, the below elements are considered:
Being happy – Brazilians like embracing a bold and personal style without
limitations of age, gender or even shape. Dressing in Brazil should be done boldly and be made
to make one happy and appreciate them.
Have a good wardrobe- Brazilians have remained to be perfectionists. Their clothes are
always neat. They do not embrace the aspect of dressing down. They dress regardless s of the
design; even when wearing on t-shirts, they ensure that they are clean and well ironed. They
dress to be outstanding regardless of the cost.
The country has absorbed various cooking cultures that have formed a national cooking design
that appreciates diversity (Finardi, 2014). The main dish is referred to as feijoada. It was adopted
since the colonial era. It has been spread throughout the regions. It is cooked in nearly all the
areas hence termed as a complete food
Religious Beliefs
Unlike other Latin American countries religion is more diverse in Brazil (Moreira, 2018). It
forms a religious society that is composed of the Roman Catholic Church mixed with the
indigenous people and the African slaves. Christianity is primarily the dominant religion.
Catholic had been at the top since the beginning of 16th century.

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Conclusion
Brazil has its culture build from blending several cultures from the groups that are staying in the
country. The country is not rigid and hence appreciates diversity. The Brazilians have created an
awareness of their culture through their mode of dressing, eating etc.

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References
Chagas, W. F. (2017). Afro-Brazilian and African History and Culture in K-12 Education in
Paraíba state, Brazil. Educação & Realidade, 42(1), 79-98.
Finardi, K. (2014). The slaughter of Kachru’s five sacred cows in Brazil: Affordances of the use
of English as an international language. Studies in English Language Teaching, 2(4), 401.
Moreira, A. D. S. (2018). From Religious Diversity to Political Competition: The Differentiation
Process of Pentecostalism in Brazil. Religions, 9(1), 14.