Observations

Here is the list I keep running about differences between Sao Paulo and Chicago:

• Everyone usually takes a coffee break together and the cups are very small. No Ventis here.
• People bring a toothbrush to the office and brush their teeth throughout the workday.
• Most buildings do not have heating. Probably not the best idea in Chicago.
• Fruit juices are extremely popular and fruit is frequently eaten for dessert.
• In the US, a hair color commercial usually showcases three girls: the blonde, redhead, and brunette. Here it is brown, darker brown, and black.
• Lunch is usually the biggest meal of the day and everyone in the office always takes an hour lunch break. They always ask me if it is common in the US to work through lunch because they do not do that here.