One thing that is really funny is that when someone talks about Brazil, 80% of the comment section becomes Brazilian people talking. (Yes I'm a Brazilian too)

man, I'm Italian (some years older than you) and I live in Brazil, interior São Paulo, since 2007 with my Italian wife and son (plus my second son that was born here). You gave a really accurate description of how Brazil appears to a stranger. Nowadays I could not believe in the past I was different from that... endless parties and dinners, so many people, friends, beers, wine, etc. I now understand why sometimes strangers seems to be rude to the Brazilian people. Brazilians are so friendly, so cute, so wonderful that a stranger need some time to equalize. Brazil is a state of mind.

Your perfect pronunciation of "São Paulo" caught me off guard haha, well done!

As an introvert I really appreciate the "good bye everyone", but depending on the group they think It's weird 😅. I'm glad that you are liking it here

como eu dou tchau.....GENTE DO CÉU MEU UBER CHEGOU.... BEIJO BEIJOOOOOO KKKK e vou :)

Brazilian here. His comment 5:13 about brazilian popular music is SOOO ON POINT! Many songs and artists from older decades are apreciated by all ages because their songs became popular classics. It's common to see even teenagers apreciating some songs that their parents and even grandparents used to hear. Like old sambas, forró, axé, sertanejo witch is a form of country music and etc. Even songs from the 19th century are still sung by people ocasionally. No joke. There are many "marchinhas de carnaval" (carnival march), old sambas and "modão sertanejos" (popular country music) that were commposed in the end of the 19th century that sometimes you hear at bars and partys. Also candoblé music (african religion that was brought by slaves) have influence over people of all ages to this day.

as a Brazilian I will never understand how people can leave without saying bye, its so cold... Like "it's time to go i'm just leaving and that's it", like WHAAAT?

Brazilian here. As we all do: If we see "video about brazilians", we stop what we are doing and came here to check it. Loved and smiled a lot ! You really described real things here, like the way we say goodbye. Its exactly the way you said.

I am a Brazilian and I hate saying goodbye to everyone, and sometimes people do get hurt. So annoying. I once went to Germany and some German folks who met me had all their thoughts about Brazil blown up by me because I'm not into carnaval, or samba, or capoeira, or football, or F1. I like many things, but almost nothing that people think is what all Brazilians like. My culture is not the culture that is exported as the genuine Brazilian soul.

we listen all types of music... we respect the history, and love a new music too.. Brazil bro, is a misture of all people the world.. European people in migration years ago, africa people, japan people, that is why we have diversity here

Thank you so much for your kind words about my country! I'm really glad you enjoyed your stay. You’re very welcome

The houses are so close to each other because it was a legacy of European colonization, here there are many Portuguese, Italians, Spanish, there were also Dutch and then Japanese Germans, we are a great mix of races

We have been summoned.

watching these videos make me feel saudade from brazil. Haven't been there since 2021.

Brazilian here. PRA CIMA DELES BRASIL!!

You’re the first gringo that says São Paulo correctly, your portuguese is quite good.

You've got your Brazil experience down pat. Neverending social gatherings (not so good for us introverts), açaí, strogonoff, lovely nature, less than perfect roads (I'm always amazed at the silky roads and highways in the US)... but you still need to taste the amazing food from Minas Gerais. Mineira food. Nothing compares to that

You are very right. I am a very introverted Brazilian but growing up in Brazil I still met lots of people. After I moved to cold Canada, where everybody is so cold and reserved, and then New York, which is just like Canada plus the mess and less the cleanliness, I became very isolated. Yes, if you're an introvert in a place where people are outgoing, you will fare better than being an introvert in a place of introverts. PS Na America não tem essas comidas e padarias maravilhosas do BR não. Eh deprimente pensar no que eu estou perdendo Rsrs

I have to visit Brazil one day!

I'm brazilian and When I say goodbye I don't do it individually... I say it out loud and I say BYE EVERYONE I'M LEAVING with a big smile ... just that... imagine spending 20 mins hugging and kissing everyone... not all brazilians do that LOL

Sam, your perception of Brazil is very interesting because it is normal that, out of ignorance, people tend towards clichés and prejudice. This also happens in the opposite direction with Brazilians in relation to the USA. But there are two elements to this, the Country and the Nation. There is nothing to discuss about the first one, Brazil, like the USA, is a gigantic country and the amount of beauty is almost countless, probably impossible to see in one lifetime! The nation, the Brazilians, their culture and civilization have high points and low points, like anywhere in the world. The most important thing is to be open to understanding this. Congratulations.

About the number three (the "bumpy" issue), it's about temperature (and costs). As asphalt gets hotter, it starts to be more flexible. If you joint that with overloaded trucks/buses, then you mess with the streets. Second, as it rains A LOT here, the rain plumb system is also overloaded, that meaning more maintenances, and those maintenances means more openings at the streets. About the number four (how close houses are), it's a portuguese heritage. As a colonial heritage, Brazil first wasn't for rich people. The first habitants here (besides the indigenous people) was portuguese convicts, pirates (most british, but also dutch), portuguese settlers, so there wasn't rich people. The Brazil's republic started just in 1889, so Brazil's as a democratic country exists only by 135 years (USA have 248 years since independence). Our democracy isn't a good democracy. As a huge country, with bad politicians, you know what that lead to, right? You can say "people, do your job and choose the right politicians", but as you already noticed, the climate and the nature here are awesome, so people just chill, (unhappily) not bothering about politics.

Hey Sam! Your video popped on my screen suddenly, but it's was great. I have lived CT and FL for 35 years now, so I've become americanized in many ways, but one thing I can not and will never get used to is how careless many Americans can be when it comes to that. Often, I'm engaged in a conversation that seems everyone is enjoying it, and suddenly, they turn around and leave without even saying 'goodbye'. Otherwise, when Americans notice your worm reception, the majority will respond comparably. All they need is a little spark thown at them. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

Brazilian culture is event oriented.

That 30min goodbye happens too much. XD

Brazil is very lovely, i live in a medium cityt, 2h away from São Paulo, and in family days like christmas, its very cool, the whole family goes to it, and theres rice, we get some chicken and just start talking, i hope ur experience in Brazil gets better and Better :)

As a Brazilian, pretty spot on! You put in words things I hadn't even thought about. Parabéns!

Hey thanks for your kindness describing your experience in brasil. I must say you are the most kind and open minded person I've seen in a long time. You're an exception. You were able to admire and enjoy your experience in São Paulo. That takes a ton of effort. I respect you for that. (Zero sarcasm) I swear. Seriously!

Welcome. You are another one catched by the brazilian spirit.

We're Brazilian, of course we- 🎶keep a little dirt under the pillow for the dirt-man! 🎶 🎶in case he comes to town🎶 🎶keep a little dirt under the pillow for the dirt-man🎶 🎶so he won't take me downnnnnnnnnn....🎶 🎶 to his LAAAIIIRRRR🎶 🎶DEEP UNDER THE MOUNTAINS🎶 🎶UNDERGROUND...... 🎶 🎶 THAT'S WHERE HE KEEPS HIS DIRT!🎶

Thank you so much for this video Sam! As a brazilian, I feel that you had fair points and honest explanations. The world must learn more about Brasil!

Speaking of older Brazilian music, we have a 9-ish minute long song from the late 80's that tells the story of an urban gunslinger called Faroeste Caboclo. It goes hard and pretty much everyone knows it by heart. The plot of the song is more compelling and entertaining than a lot of TV series I've watched. Give it a listen.

I'm Brazilian my wife is from NY and the biggest thing she noticed when here is how friendly people are.

Brazil is a great country. Our politicians are the real problem. Without them deciding for us, we'd have much more prosperity.

Great vídeo. Nice to see you have enjoyed it. I live in Brazil. We have a wide range of cultural diversity.

Thanks dude. You guy are very welcome over here in Balneário Camboriú SC to have a nice and real Brazilian BBQ with an expert man. Thanks for coming over here and having a look at our wonderful county with your own eyes. It's a truly precious land! God Bless you all. Have a nice one man.

I live in Sao Paulo since I was born and I am a brasilian travel blogger. I really loves see reacts and the impression of people from another countrys about Brazil. I already subscribe. Sao Paulo is very out of the box in relation a another citys in Brasil. Sao paulo is so big. the houses are very close in the larger part of the city because we no have space and land here is very expensive. So some people sell parts of his land a low price. and the house is very close one of other. Where the riches live here , the houses is not so close one each other. And in the interior we have a lot of space.

I loved your description of Brazilian ways to socialize ❤ That's so accurate 🗣

As a programmer with almost 20 years of experience, I have received many offers to work in the USA and Europe. I was always sure that I would never leave this country. Despite everything, this is still the best place in the world for me.

Brazilian here and I agree with everything pointed in the video. About the music, you forgot to mention MPB :) haha Next time you come, if you want to get really amazed by nature, go to Chapada do Veadeiros in Goiás. I’m super shure you won’t regreat, and BAHIAAA

Hello Sam and fellows from around the world!🌎 Welcome to Brazil!🙌 I love to know your impressions and experiences in my country🥰

I am brazilian, 46, and I love old music from here, but I have noticed with a bit of surprise that young people also like old music, although, obviously, streaming tries to promote new music at all costs, especially for young people. Acredito que não seja papo de velho quando dizemos que a música antiga que era boa. De fato, a música brasileira decaiu muito.

Perfect descriptions! I loved it

Hi Sam. Greetings from Belém. As to the music issue, it's very true. Here in Belém, besides local popular music -MPB-PA. You can hear on the streets outdoor fairs, in the bus radio, and in the houses when you pass by a window, in english songs from 70's and specially 80's classics lol. That's really part of a culture people aren't aware of . you put it right ! Tchau! tchau!

I have 0 clue of who you are, what is this channel about, but I see "Brazil" in the tittle and I click it. Lots of love to you from we her in Rio de Janeiro.

vídeo massa 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Man, REAL. You got it all, this is a perfect depiction of what someone from outside could and should expect from Brazil, and yeah we pride ourselves from having roads to everywhere and anywhere, but they are ALL bumpy rides, sorry we are just used to it by this point....public management am I right 😅

Brazil IS MARVELLOUS...somethings to correct ONLY...It's the HEART OF the world.❤

As a Brazilian, I gotta say Saying goodbye to everyone is such pain sometimes. But anyways. Your portuguese is really good, damn. The best I've seen a gringo (foreigner) speak to date

We Brazilians were summoned

Coisas que como brasileira nunca tinha me tocado que eram diferentes das outras culturas

A música brasileira do passado é excelente . Mais nos últimos anos não está fácil, é difícil eu gostar de alguma música brasileira dos últimos 10 anos.

Falou Sam, bem vindo

Forro de best music 🎵

very wholesome video, loved it

Brazilian here. Leaving a place without at least saying 'goodbye' to the people present implies you haven't enjoyed those people's companionship. Unfortunately, that'll be our first thought to it. Perhaps, some people might also think you are a snob if don't say goodbye before leaving, which is not good at all because eventually they'll cut you out of their fun [and by fun I do really mean it] activities. Funny thing is, Brazil is a 200+ million people country larger in territory than the contiguous USA, so, culture as well as the way the Portuguese language is spoken vary a lot through this nation. Native Brazilians themselves have cultural and language barriers sometimes within this country, but they'll always find an instant way to integrate, that's usually done with a kind compliment on a person's ability with something such as a foreign language they speak or a sport they practice and excel at - usually their abilities, not their looks - although complimenting someone's hairdo or makeup followed by a smile may sound friendly [be extra careful while complimenting girls, though]. Also, be willing to listen to people's stories and get to learn a thing or two from their experiences shared with you, they'll praise you highly for mentioning you learned something about our culture from them. All in all, I think we Brazilians just want to have a good time with the people we're with and build some fond memories we can sit around on a gloomy day and reminisce about to lift our spirits. Brazil in a nutshell: Be kind, keep it respectful, simple and nice. If a situation gets uncomfortable, just leave before it gets out of hand - apologize one or two days later if you feel you should. Follow these simple guidelines and you'll make a lot of friends in no time.

Welcome to Brazil Sam ! I´m glad to hear that you´re having a great time here. You´ve got a new subscriber :) Keep posting ok

You are so adorable 😍 Thanks a lot for your amazing video from our country! Be sure you are always Welcome here ❤

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5:40 i agree, i listen to racionais and some old song almost everyday kkk

There is a great song about leaving à fracesa. It is perfect to not say goodbye if you are leaving with someone you are dtf.

I think the world should follow Brazil's example on how to receive tourists in their country.

Aeeeee mto brasileiro nos comentários

congrats for the level of your pronunciation, bro and your thoughts are real.

Many thanks from Sao Paulo. Your deep interest in our way of life and landscape are truly flattering. Many do not develop their sensitivity when coming here and find us quite weird.lol

We are the best country in the world

I never thought of how bumpy my country is until you mentioned! Hahaha good video, nice to see other people's perspective of the country. It sure has a lot of problems, but I commend my people for being so warm despite all of our daily struggles

Você teve um olhar gentil e amoroso ❤ Thanks ❤️

Very friendly review ❤

Você é mto simpático, gostei! 🎉

You should go to Mato Grosso, our nature in Mato Grosso is beautiful.

Obrigada por falar Tao bem do meu país.

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Hi Sam! Guess you havent been to Boston yet cuz I think roads here are worse than in Brazil😂 it’s so bad with so many holes!! Loved the video btw!

Thank you to introduce my contry for everbody.

You are too young and cute to know everything about Brazil! As a Brazilian man living in New York City I can understand very well your experience in Brazil.... lol, I experience the opposite here and yet there are wonderful things we have here that we do not have in Brazil. So I love the USA and this country here also has provided me with wonderful experiences. Thank you for loving my culture and I do love yours.

We're glad you enjoyed buddy. Come back always.

I absolutely loved this video. I am enthralled with Brazilian culture, but basically because of the language and the music and you touched upon the music I listen to Brazilian music all day long. I know some of the language but I am not fluent I don’t think there is a more beautiful music than a good deal of Brazilian music, I have a list of favorites and I also have a list of new members of the pop music in Brazil and some of them are absolutely fabulous. I cried for three days when the legendary gal Costa passed away a couple years ago I would love to go to Brazil, but sadly, I really don’t have any money to travel as I retired earlier. I also have heard that Brazil is kind of dangerous for solo travelers. I will subscribe

Adoramos a atenção do primeiro mundo .. afinal somos terceiro ..mas temos nossos valores.

I’m Brazilian but I’m introvert. From my point of view, for an introvert, it’s more challenging to live in an extrovert society, we strugle more for the fact that we don’t fit the majority.

Ele saiu à francesa 😂😂😂😂 Acho engraçado pois meu marido é francês

about houses being close to each other, not all houses respect building regulations, and there's also a flexibility to it depending on the zone you're in. The cost of 2 or 3 meters less on a land would be much more compromising for poor people than it is for rich,. That's why you see so much of it.

Vi que vc estava passeando em Campinas, moro bem perto daí. Brasileiros realmente são muito hospitaleiros, espero que vc aproveite bastante.

I was born at a very young age in Brazil

Ryan Gosling came to Brazil! HELL YEAH!

Even though it is a video about his general impressions of Brazil... In the comment on current Brazilian music, I must say that I have the same impression of current American music. We know that in a period of the 1960s we saw the emergence of popular music with a very rich language coming from a dialogue of the highest level between the so-called English Rock and American Rock. Today, in current times, after decades of social engineering that has made all Western culture decay and especially the dialogue impeded by a cultural Marxism that began with the emptying of language and now ends its work in the emptying of people's own character!

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Pretty cool review! I hope you always feel welcome here! 😉

Hello! I'm brazilian, I liked your video, tanks for you show my country!

Gostei só de ver o início! Abraço do Brasil!!

Brasil é ótimo para ganhar dinheiro. Motivos: tem muita gente, o povo é receptivo e gente boa, dá like em tudo, se inscreve fácil e canais do youtube, dá pix a rodo. Tô dentro!

I am Glad you ARE enjoying tour stay around here man

Hey! I'm another brazillian who instantly lazer focused the random video with "Brazil" in it's title on my feed and came to comment. Anyways, speaking from the perspective on an introvert born and raised here, it's interesting how it's so natural to me to announce that I'm leaving that I don't even relate to it being introverted or extroverted at all. I usually avoid big social gatherings in general most of the time, but when I go to one I often don't interact with anyone other than who came with me, and me automatically saying "Eu tô indo embora agora, tchau gente, até mais!" towards my back when I leave is probably the only thing most people hear of me. I'll point out too, in an event like a birthday party or something else dedicated towards a specific person, you can usually just give farewells to that person specifically when you leave and it won't be seen as rude. Especially if it's an event with a lot of people you don't know.

Fun fact: we have a slang for leaving without saying goodbye or telling anyone you're leaving - and having a good reason for - and it is "sair à francesa" or "taking a french leave"

Our. You are beautiful.

Great video! :)

Nice vídeo

Wow, your portuguese pronunciation is GOOD. Sounds almost perfectly

About music, depends of state and the size of the town. This is a very particular thing. Me for example; I do love jazz, classic rock, and I'm living in a very small town of São Paulo state. Also, I do love Chopin, Debussy, Jobim, Chico Buarque, Caetano Veloso...

São Paulo is the biggest city in South America! Yes, In the city houses are cramped up...today, few houses, many buildings!