Here's a fun article about the tiny details of being "culturally" Portuguese.
http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/15-signs-youve-become-culturally-portuguese/
I grew up with a lot of these little quirks & ideas, in addition to LOTS more habits & norms which I could never quite keep separate from my own Mom/family's personal traditions.
Good luck with your own attempts to fit in!!
ALSO,
If you'd like to hear about some of the other stuff I've been working on as an Artist/Playwright, check out the link below.
http://artofmousetraps.blogspot.com/
And mostly, pay attention to the opening of a new arts space on Santa Maria, which now has one of my paintings on display!
http://atelierfreitasleandres.blogspot.com/2016/04/espaco-em-cena-in-santa-maria-azores.html
http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/15-signs-youve-become-culturally-portuguese/
I grew up with a lot of these little quirks & ideas, in addition to LOTS more habits & norms which I could never quite keep separate from my own Mom/family's personal traditions.
Good luck with your own attempts to fit in!!
ALSO,
If you'd like to hear about some of the other stuff I've been working on as an Artist/Playwright, check out the link below.
http://artofmousetraps.blogspot.com/
And mostly, pay attention to the opening of a new arts space on Santa Maria, which now has one of my paintings on display!
http://atelierfreitasleandres.blogspot.com/2016/04/espaco-em-cena-in-santa-maria-azores.html