New culture....same traditions

Had my first happy hour last night with my new colleagues and it was a blast. The bar was packed (to me) but they said it was a slow night. Everything here as you can imagine, especially in summer is open air and outdoors. Weather has been amazing and it was in the 70s last nigh when we were out.

It was funny to see that even in a new culture and new place that traditions do not change. All four of the women in our group went to the bathroom at the same time, I witnessed my first Brazilian fist bump explosion (hilarious), and when you're in love with someone yes, you still have to hold their purse (this was not me).

Had a great time and everyone has been very welcoming, and extremely nice. I am off to find an apartment today, I met a girl in HR last night that is assisting me in finding a tutor to learn Portuguese, but they have been great about speaking English and asking me how to say words, slangs etc in English when I am around. Hopefully I will catch on soon. The language doesn't seem to difficult but the speed in which they speak I cannot even come close to staying caught up to what they are saying.

Cheers

Adam