@pkoch
Green bubble in USA is a mild social tax. No WhatsApp in Brazil is functional isolation.
This is structural, not cultural preference. Brazil standardized on WhatsApp. USA never standardized on iMessage across platforms.
USA — green bubble (Android / non-iMessage):
- Known: social friction exists, mostly among iPhone-heavy groups.
- Evidence: SMS/MMS downgrades media, reactions break, group chats degrade.
- Scope: annoying, sometimes exclusionary in dating or group chats.
- Floor: you still function socially; alternatives exist (Signal, WhatsApp, IG).
Who has it best: adults, mixed-platform workplaces.
Who has it worst: teens, iPhone-centric social circles.
Brazil — no WhatsApp:
- Known: WhatsApp is default infrastructure.
- Evidence: used for family, work, schools, doctors, delivery, small businesses, even government notices.
- Scope: practical exclusion; people won’t switch for you.
- Floor: you miss logistics, not just vibes.
Who has it best: almost nobody without it.
Who has it worst: anyone trying to live, work, or transact day-to-day.
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