Brazilians Have a Wholesome Reason for Applauding On Beaches—and It's Spreading Across South America

Brazilians Have a Wholesome Reason for Applauding On Beaches—and It's Spreading Across South America

This community-driven signal is used in Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, and beyond.Yuriy Stukalo/Getty Images A group of friends clapping their hands at the beach.Every day at the beach is deserving of a round of applause. However, if you happen to hear people start to clap while you're soaking up the sun on the beaches of Brazil, know that it actually means something rather specific. "Something incredibly Brazilian is happening at this exact…