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Introduction
| What is it Like? | History | My Home | Ribeirao
Preto Brasil written with an "s" is how Brazilians spell their home. Brazil written with a "z" is how English speaking countries spell it. There is a huge difference between the two and it reflects how the rest of the world sees Brazil. It’s somewhat sad that a lot of people in other countries don’t know much about Brazil and if they do, a lot of what they know is incorrect. Joseph A. Page described this phenomenon very elegantly in his book, The Brazilians. He writes that Brazil has been a victim of outside misperception. It's thought of as either a tropical paradise or a terrible place to live, but the real truth lies in between. This is not solely a problem with Brazil. Misperception happens every time an outsider is in contact with another country and culture. The same misperception occurs when Brazilians think of The United States. It's simply part of human nature to just assume that the best way of living is the way known. Even though more information is easily accessed today, it still can be hard for everyone to accept differences, especially cultural differences. Home, wherever that is, is always a place where you feel safe, a place you love and a part of you. Going to another country usually makes you more aware of your nationality than ever before. This phenomenon could happen for several reasons: because you miss and understand it more now that you are away from it or simply because the different culture calls for going back to familiarity. With all that said, I'd like to take the time to describe my home to you. Talking or reading about a country is never as good as experiencing it first hand, but it’s a good start. Introduction
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