@John

Depends on what you define "spicy", well, I will guess that your reference is indian food as you mentioned. And yes, no, we don't do that here :D- Brazil has very very very few influences from indian culture, unlike Europe and the U.S (two places where I have lived) and where the presence of Indians and their culture and food are e.v.e.r.y.w.h.e.r.e. I heard that in Britain it is even considered a "normal" daily british food. 
We actually like some type of spices, condiments or seasonings but it has to be something moderate. Curry is definitely not something here and would scare the hell out of many Brazilians who have never tasted it. We're happy with garlic, salt and some chillies in our daily cooking.  

But to be honest, I find the brazilian way of cooking much more spicy or let's say, with much more taste than most of European countries that I have been to and that I found the food to be totally bland. 

@Steve 

It's easier to get communication in Brazil if you speak in english than in spanish 

For Brazilians this is also a very rude attitude and many of us get shocked once we travel to Europe and find out that this is the most normal thing for Europeans. When I was travelling in Europe with my mum, she would get horrified with people blowing their nose with no mercy anywhere at anytime :D I remember we were travelling to Czech Republic on a train and there were some Germans sitting next to us and they would constantly blow their nose, very loudly and my mum would look at me speechless. Also in some restaurants, by the table we would constantly hear it. 

Generally speaking, Brazilians tend to be very discreet, go to the toilet and close the door so no one has to hear you blowing it, of course in some situations you cannot help but really blowing it but if we can avoid it and be as discreet as possible, we will. 

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