Brazilian conflict resolution leans toward forgiveness and letting go rather than establishing accountability and imposing consequences. When conflicts resolve, the resolution typically involves moving forward rather than dwelling on who was wrong. Forgiveness is valued—both as spiritual virtue and as practical wisdom. Holding grudges is seen as harmful, primarily to the holder.
The expectation is that when conflicts end, parties will release grievance and restore relationship rather than continuing to seek acknowledgment or punishment. This does not mean wrongdoing is entirely ignored, but the emphasis is on repair and future-orientation rather than accountability and consequence.
If you are wronged by a Brazilian and they seek to move on, understand this as cultural pattern rather than dismissiveness. If you wrong a Brazilian and genuinely acknowledge it, expect more forgiveness and less consequence than other cultures might provide.
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