How to say anything in Portuguese:

For foreigners learning Portuguese In Brazil, some interesting confusions can arise: • They will hear pois m6o, and think it means "no" • They will say obrigado in response to an offer, and then never receive anything • They will be given a telephone number, and somehow a "sock" (meia) will be thrown in the sequence • They will be kissed on the cheek once in Sao Paulo, yet twice in Recife, and then three times in Porto Alegre • They will be offered "hugs" and "kisses" from people they barely know • 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 • talk 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.