FRIENDSHIP TIP #1: SOCIAL MEDIA IN BRAZIL
FRIENDSHIP TIP #2: TEXTING IN PORTUGUESE
FRIENDSHIP TIP #3: Say YES! (At first)
Friendship
One of the most enjoyable parts of living in a foreign country is the unique friendships you make with people you may have never met otherwise. There is a lot of formal and informal vocabulary that could be packed into the realm of socializing, making this one of our larger sections! We couldn't possibly cover everything, but we hope you enjoy what's here. (Also, it's really fun to learn slang on the fly while you're hanging out with new friends.)
Our friendship section has eight subsections of relevant vocabulary. Click on the buttons below to dive into each subsection, and scroll down further for general friendship tips and reflections. Our friendship recordings feature Frank, a male from Natal, RN!
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On the whole, young Brazilians are very active on social media, particularly Facebook and WhatsApp. You may find yourself spending more time on social media than you typically do at home, whether it's to stay in touch with your new Brazilian friends, get the scoop on this weekend's events, or even communicate with your professional colleagues. Feel free to set your own personal boundaries on when to add or accept friend requests, but keep in mind that WiFi-enabled communication is usually preferred (Brazilian cell phone plans are more expensive, and few have unlimited or extensive data plans.)
Because dropping an accent frequently changes the meaning of a word, it is not very common to drop accents while typing in Portuguese, even when typing informally. Brazilian keyboards are better equipped to help users type the ç, õ, é, and à accents we English speakers never use. We recommend enabling a Portuguese keyboard on your phone and learning the accent shortcuts on your computer’s keyboard! Spend some time practicing and you’ll slowly become a pro.
During the first few weeks, you will (hopefully) receive numerous requests to grab lunch, join a club, attend a cultural event, etc. Try to say yes! If you say no to invitations at the beginning of your stay, you may stop receiving invitations. It's also important to recognize that Brazilians will often say "yes" after an invitation, but that doesn't mean they will show. If a friend invites you to coffee but doesn't set a time or place, it probably won't happen. But don't get upset! If you want to confirm, always say, "combinado!"
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