Check the following incorrect Portuguese phrases. ①- “Cento e cinquenta dólares são suficientes para as diárias no exterior.” Are or Is (são or é) in the following eg, “One hundred and fifty dollars is (é) enough for the daily rates abroad.” And not “One hundred and fifty dollars are (são) enough for the daily rates […]
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“The world is temporarily closed. Pandemics can be stressful.”
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. However, these […]
“The examples of the internationalist character of the Portuguese people using different nationalities as synonyms.”
Example ①- (If you have an intricate problem), the Portuguese say, “Ver-se Grego” or “See yourself Greek”. Example ②- (If you don’t understand something), the Portuguese say, “Aquilo é Chinês” or “That is Chinese”. Example ③- (If you work from morning till night), the Portuguese say, “Trabalha como um Mouro” or “Works like a Moorish”. […]
“The eternal generation’s clash. Seizing the Opportunity of Generational Myopia.”
We are born into a generation that defines who we are more than we can imagine. Our generation wants to separate itself from the previous one and set a new tone for the world. In the process, it forms certain tastes, values, and ways of thinking that we as an individual internalize. As we get […]
“Masks of another kind. Humans are Consummate Actors. – Seeing Through People’s Masks “
People tend to wear the mask that shows them off in the best possible light – humble, confident, diligent. They say the right things, smile, and seem interested in our ideas. They learn to conceal their insecurities and envy. If we take this appearance for reality, we never really know their true feelings, and on […]
“Origin of Cross Cultural Habits”. “Why the world only has two words for tea: Tea if by sea, cha if by land.”
With a few minor exceptions, there are really only two ways to say “tea” in the world. One is like the English term—té in Spanish and tee in Afrikaans are two examples. The other is some variation of cha, like chay in Hindi. Both versions come from China. How they spread around the world offers a clear picture of how globalization […]