13 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Brazilians

7. You Can Be Best Friends in Less Than an Hour

There’s a reason Brazilians are welcomed with open arms everywhere in the world: they are friendly with everybody, be it friend, family, or strangers. When it comes to friendliness, they sure do it well.

So, don’t be surprised if you meet a local in Brazil at the beach, and all of a sudden you’re invited to a house party. When you get there, you’ll likely meet other wonderful people, have a great time, end up sleeping on the couch, and leave in the morning with a trip planned for the following weekend!

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