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8y ago
I have to second that having a fallback tremendously decrease anxiety. While techniques like CBT, meditation, diet have helped me a lot to fight my fears, there have been situations which I had to rely on meds to power thru - I call it goin
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8y ago
You beat me to it.
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8y ago
that's what I meant by education, not formal education per se but social responsibility and conscientiousness. It is easy to take that for granted in first world countries. As for signs are not expensive. You gotta go to Brazil and see
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8y ago
better late than never. Yes, I know people who didn't make to their birthday party. Surprise! Oh no..
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8y ago
so true.
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8y ago
Not really, no one would be one hour late for a job interview in Brazil. There is rush hour in Brazil just like any other big city because people need to be on time for work, dropping kids on school, etc.
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8y ago
Yeah predictability and reliability can give a sense of comfort but in a big city there are so many variables out one's control that it is easy to let things be and live life on its own terms sometimes.
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8y ago
To point #1. That happens still to today. It is a matter of education and resources. Unfortunately, both are low in Brazil. To point #2. Any guest in Brazil will be treated differently during their visit. https://jornalistaheitor
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8y ago
This little book "Diversity Map" has a better view on cultural differences, time management being one of them. Nevertheless, I grew up in Brazil but never agreed with lateness. I found not necessarily a sign of being sloppy but ra