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This is where it all started! And nothing endears you more to new Portuguese acquaintances than a knowing look about the weather.

Best used enigmatically and as a final contribution to a conversational encounter

Highly useful in most Portuguese situations, whether it be national politics or the price of Bacalhau.

Bold for sure, yet gently assertive for creating a healthy boundary with just a single eyebrow. 

A confident move, which will endear but could also create unnecessarily strong attachment to opinions.

When all else fails look to the sky and open the palms towards the heavens for extra emphasis.

Best made with hand over your belly, this facial gesture will show appreciation without causing offence.

A more advanced and assertive gesture, take care to fact check before use.

The just because I said 'boa tarde' with a correct accent doesn’t mean I really speak Portuguese face.