tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post6762217379382212437..comments2023-08-26T11:45:53.143-03:00Comments on Rachel's Rantings in Rio de Janeiro: In Brazil Family is all RelativeRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-31802916293226325092011-07-26T05:51:12.130-03:002011-07-26T05:51:12.130-03:00Rachel,
Perhaps the rural north ( Iowa ) is...Rachel,<br /><br /> Perhaps the rural north ( Iowa ) is different than the rural south ( Oklahoma ) in that specific matter... ;)<br /> <br /><br />RayAmerican Heart Brazilian Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049937328816904295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-35546308780346994022011-07-25T19:58:20.191-03:002011-07-25T19:58:20.191-03:00My Iowa family does not keep track of the extended...My Iowa family does not keep track of the extended family. Then again, they were hicks. You figure that one out ;)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-67561772660911049932011-07-25T18:10:08.811-03:002011-07-25T18:10:08.811-03:00I think the fact that Brazilians consider many ext...I think the fact that Brazilians consider many extended family cousins is just a completely different subject from people showing up to parties uninvited, relatives or not.<br />I have a huge typical large extended Brazilian family and no one ever showed up to any party or get together if not they were not invited.<br /><br /><br />And I have to say, it's not totally unheard of that some American Heart Brazilian Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049937328816904295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-5675408369442845892011-07-25T15:14:31.901-03:002011-07-25T15:14:31.901-03:00I agree w Danielle....if u invite all your family ...I agree w Danielle....if u invite all your family to your wedding for example they all invite you too ....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-91562520845399829052011-07-25T13:01:49.788-03:002011-07-25T13:01:49.788-03:00hi Jim
thats a horrible experience!! I am so sorry...hi Jim<br />thats a horrible experience!! I am so sorry<br />I am glad nothing like this ever happened to me in brazil or in any other countries I have lived in...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-73620446265091898402011-07-25T12:46:02.608-03:002011-07-25T12:46:02.608-03:00Anon - be clear, no one would be asked to leave un...Anon - be clear, no one would be asked to leave unless they were being out of line. In this case you would not ask an aunt to leave, or a grandfather to leave, even if they were drunk and being obnoxious. But the friend of a relative brought along for the party? Yes, If they were being obnoxious I would feel no family obligation to allow them to pee at the picnic. I would pull the family Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14003236423048071844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-18835104336631561392011-07-25T12:35:17.305-03:002011-07-25T12:35:17.305-03:00u would ask your cousin's BF or aunt she broug...u would ask your cousin's BF or aunt she brought with to leave the BBQ??<br /><br />why is it more difficult to have close connections? u can still be very close to them. in fact i think its easier since u will see them more often and will likely be closer to them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-10020465943604711462011-07-25T12:26:36.637-03:002011-07-25T12:26:36.637-03:00I have to say that I don't mind the cousin thi...I have to say that I don't mind the cousin thing. I think it's quite humorous and enjoy the game of trying to figure out actual relations. My Brazilian family does think the fact that I don't keep in closer contact with distant family members is sad. <br /><br />I do, however, put a stop to the Tio/Tia thing. My kids do not call every single person that. You earn the Aunty title in Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-5398794266568826272011-07-25T12:06:41.309-03:002011-07-25T12:06:41.309-03:00Mallory, I think you have hit on one of the sticki...Mallory, I think you have hit on one of the sticking points... When you have a "family" party here people feel they can bring along any family relation (plus their girl friend or aunt), no matter how distant. So your BBQ for 20 people bursts into a BBQ for 45 and you still have to pay for everything. And you have no idea who is drinking your beer.<br /><br />Here it is just another funJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14003236423048071844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-35173412925709535362011-07-25T12:04:57.101-03:002011-07-25T12:04:57.101-03:00I have lots of 3rd cousin who I am very close to! ...I have lots of 3rd cousin who I am very close to! Of course they are family.<br />For me a cousin is a cousin period. It doesnt matter if its 2nd , 3rd or 4th...<br />I know I can count with them and they can count w me :)<br /><br />i think its sad some people don't give a damn about their 2nd cousins....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-5757573027325237572011-07-25T10:11:00.939-03:002011-07-25T10:11:00.939-03:00i wish i thought it was awesome like you. It would...i wish i thought it was awesome like you. It would save me from correcting my husband everytime he refers to crazy 2nd fourth fith-twice-removed random-ass people as relatives. i calmly state "they are NOT family." I don't know, i don't like calling every human family. Maybe it has to do with the fact that on my engagement party half of the city showed up claiming to be "Malloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186983983626357305noreply@blogger.com