AU PAIR CULTURE QUESTS
PORTUGAL
Europe
Capital: Lisbon
Languages: Portuguese (official), Mirandese (official – but locally used)
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Diet
- Most young people in Portugal eat meat.
- Vegetarianism is not common.
- A typical Portuguese diet includes rich, filling, and full-flavored dishes made from seafood, fish, meat, dairy, fruits, and vegetables.
Religion
- The most common religion in Portugal is Catholic.
- Most young people in Portugal do not practice their religion regularly.
Telephone & Internet
- Most homes have a telephone and a computer with access to the Internet.
- Family members will be able to take a message in English from a potential host family.
“By inviting a person from another country to join our family, live with us, and learn about our culture, we actually learn so much about ourselves, how our own culture and way of life appear through the lens of someone new.”
Belle, host parent
Massachusetts
“The flexibility the program affords us is outstanding. With other child care options, I always felt I was accommodating their schedule instead of my own.”
Jill, host parent
New Jersey
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