I enjoy observing people and I think that idiosyncrasies just make life more enjoyable.

Here is one. Maybe I'm the odd one here but I always found it amusing how Brazilians eat their hamburgers wrapped in a napkin

Sure, I can understand the reason- protect from bacteria (though bacteria also thrive in napkins) It just seems somewhat out of place relative to their attitude about all the other "dangers" they face in their day-to-day lives.

Edited by tbird - 26 June 2012 at 16:14

Don't they eat hamburgers wrapped in a napkin to stop the slop of toppings pouring out into their hands?

Yes, but they also pick up salgados from a plate using a paper napkin rather than their bare hand.  I think that it's a hygiene thing - more cultural than anything. 

Originally posted by Telleuno Still nothing compared to eating pizza with fork and knife

What's weird about that? I've always done that, and I've never set foot in Brazil.

I get scolded severely if I do not use a napkin, and I am told in an almost superior manner that Brazilians regard `gringos` as dirty. As Brazilians generally think that the civilized world is contained within their borders I guess that means all the rest of us.
I find this amusing in a country where toilet sanitation appears to be totally off the radar. On any busy night, even in an up-market establishment, a visit to the `john` can be like a visit to the gladiator pit of ancient Rome.   At least if they have napkins you can grab a handful - as you can be almost sure there won`t be any where you are headed.