How to Enter and Exit Social Gatherings in Portugal
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The first 30 seconds of a Portuguese dinner party often involves cheek kisses, coat-taking, and overlapping greetings.
I recently wrote about the broader rules of expected behavior in my article on [[navigating-portuguese-social-etiquette|navigating social etiquette in a new country]]. However, in THIS guide, I want to focus on helping you walk through the front door smoothly.
I used to hover awkwardly with my hand frequently half-extended, feeling silly, trying to listen and remember what I was supposed to say. The solution is simple. You basically just need a good hello and goodbye script.
This article is meant to help you...