How to say anything in portuguese

For foreigners learning Portuguese in BraziI, some interesting confusions can arise: • They will hear pois não, and think it means "no" • They will say obrigado in response to an offer, and then never receive anything • They will be given a telephon e number, and somehow a "sock" (meia) will be thrown in the sequence • They will be kissed on the cheek once in São Paulo, yet twice in Recife, and then three times in Porto Alegre • They will be offered "hugs" and "kisses" from people they barely kn ow • They will get strange looks when they ask for a recommendation for a good "motel" to stay in with the family How to say anything in Portuguese teaches newcomers to Brazil how to: • meet people • talk about themselves • hold conversations • tal k on the telephone • order food in restaurants • survive in travel situations • participate in business meetings • give presentations • get by in typically Brazilian situations And hundreds more. With a quick guide to pronunciation and grammar, this is the perfect guide for anyone wanting to communicate effectively and sound natural in Brazilian Portuguese conversation.