Body Language
- Physical contact is part of Brazilian communication.
- Touching is part of the greeting process. Expect to be hugged with a symbolic kiss to either cheek sometimes both.
- Brazilians also stand very close to one another. So do not back away.
- The "O.K." sign is considered very rude and vulgar; the "thumbs up" gesture is used for approval.
- Wiping your hands together and the shaking them means "it doesn't matter."
- Shaking the head indicates disagreement or disapproval.
- Men shake hands when greeting one another, while maintaining steady eye contact.
- Hugging is a common greetings among Brazilian friends.
