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Brazil & Iceland Country Report
Eva SigurðardóttirEva Katrín Sigurðardóttir
Laima Kristin SnoreSteinar SigurðssonTinna Traustadóttir
Countries
• Two countries researched– Iceland– Brazil
• Focused on international communication between the two countries
Culture of Brazil
• Influences– Immigrants• African slaves• Various European countries• Colony of Portugal
– Natives
• Religion– Christianity• Catholicism, Evangelism, Protestant.
Culture of Brazil
Assumption: Iceland = Scandinavia
Culture of Iceland
• Influences– Nordic origin• Vikings
• Religion– Christianity• Lutheran/Protestant
Culture of Brazil
Assumption: Iceland = Scandinavia
Differences between cultures
• Separation of material status• Concern of rules• Individualistic vs collectivistic• Masculinity vs Femininity
The rich in Brasil are rich
Rio coastline
Living at the town dump
Living at the town dump
Living at the town dump
Favelas
Socializing between two cultures (things you need to know before doing business in
Brazil)• Make appointments in advice • Greetings in Brazil• Meaning of gestures• Simple tips
Security at a gas station
Official and Business Relations
• No embassies• A few companies–Marel– Fishing
• Trade (2007)– Icelandic exports: 425 million– Brazilian exports: 1,476 million
Icelandic view of Brasil?
Obrigado!Takk!