If you want to offend Brazilians, the easiest way is to say nasty things about their food and eating habits. Like us Indians, the Brazilians too can be very touchy about their food. You go to any bar here – roadside, on the beach or event in leafy neighbourhoods – the snacks are always Brazilian. Despite having a very strong cultural influence from North America, the food platter in this country has remained, more or less, Brazilian. They have their own snacks, biscuits, bean stews and a fantastic spread of sea food. You rubbish Brazilian food on their face at a high risk, especially in Rio where the platter is mostly local -- unlike Sao Paulo which is a bit more cosmopolitan in its choices.