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O Homem Cordial
This is a specialized sociological concept, not a literal description of a polite person. It refers to the Brazilian tendency to prioritize personal affect over civic duty. Cordial here relates to coração or heart, implying action based on impulse.
Examples in context
O conceito de homem cordial explica o patrimonialismo brasileiro.
The concept of the cordial man explains Brazilian patrimonialism.
Ser cordial, para Buarque, reflete a aversão ao formalismo.
Being cordial, for Buarque, reflects aversion to formalism.
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