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TO MAKE A PHONE CALL FROM RIO DE JANIERO TO THE US

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TO MAKE A PHONE CALL FROM THE US TO RIO DE JANIERO, BRAZIL

Please include the International prefix, the country code for Brazil, the city code for Rio de Janiero and the phone number à011-55-21-XXX-XXX-XXXX

TEMPERATURE

Rio de Janeiro climate is typically a sea hot tropical climate. The rainiest period goes from October-November to April (in the Brazilian summer period), though some rainfall occurs in all months. Temperatures are very agreeable, as a rule.

We are expecting temperatures to be in the mid to high 80’s by day and low 70’s by night. Humidity is moderate.

DRESS

Business casual—Samba Chic!

Brazilians, even in the major cities, dress casually outside the office. None of the country's top restaurants insist on collar and tie although the occasional club does.

Ladies should remember to pack a jacket or shawl when coming to Brazil as some of the buildings and restaurants can be a little over enthusiastic with the air conditioning.

When packing, keep in mind that cities like Rio are big, fashionable, cosmopolitan cities and not a small tourist resorts. If you forget to bring some item of clothing with you, you will certainly be able to find what you forgot in any of the big shopping centers.

ELECTRICITY

Electricity current is 220V/50Hz. European-style two-pin plugs are standard.

(Fox Has Arranged for there to be adapters in each of your rooms upon arrival)

MAIN LANGUAGE

Portuguese

CURRENCY

The currency of Brazil is the Brazilian real (plural reais, sign R$, code BRL).

1.00 USD = 1.67 BRL

TIPPING

Tipping in Brazil is typically not expected nor given. At almost all restaurants and bars, a standard "Serviço" service fee of 10% is included as a line item at the end of the "conta" or bill. It is not expected to surpass this amount. It is always clearly identified this fee is not obligatory, but it is hardly expected you pay it. Brazilians don't normally tip taxi drivers, although they may round the total up.

SIMPLE PHRASES in PORTUGUESE

Hello = Olá

Goodbye = Adeus

Please = Por favor

You're welcome = Você é bem-vindo

I want to go to… = Eu quero ir para...

Where is the…? = Onde está o...

Thank you = Obrigado

Sorry = Desculpe

How much is it? = Qual é o valor?

RIO DE JANERIO, BRAZIL

MARCH 2011