tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post8961808701423074081..comments2023-08-26T11:45:53.143-03:00Comments on Rachel's Rantings in Rio de Janeiro: I Love my GynoRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-67796440120322168692012-02-02T15:03:55.663-02:002012-02-02T15:03:55.663-02:00Finally someone admits that Haviana Abuse is real,...Finally someone admits that Haviana Abuse is real, and is a problem.<br />Shame is often what keeps certain issues in the dark. Many times an illness needs a face, and a testimony, to be taken seriously. Such brave individuals foster courage in others, so they may come forth.<br />Congratulations Anom, you have provided that testimony. Put those flip-flops away people. You are not a slave to themThe Gritty Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00488719409200737596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-76935973438553925612012-02-02T10:16:57.636-02:002012-02-02T10:16:57.636-02:00@ Marcio I think there are stages of "gringo&...@ Marcio I think there are stages of "gringo"<br />1 Everything is new and you are in love with the place<br />2 You're going to fix all the problems with your foreign smarts, obviously the problems are so easy to fix, and you hang out mostly with other foreigners making little effort to fit in with your host country<br />3 I know everything about Brazil, Rio, Portuguese, etc. I am Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-22450008652000469382012-02-02T09:22:06.578-02:002012-02-02T09:22:06.578-02:00Deleting? Are you crazy? One of the best parts of ...Deleting? Are you crazy? One of the best parts of this blog is the interaction of readers :)<br /><br />I think this may be a blog post... Would you mind?Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-27935051849466935782012-02-02T01:25:14.654-02:002012-02-02T01:25:14.654-02:00Talking about green and yellow smear and changing ...Talking about green and yellow smear and changing ones identity, I am curious (always am for some reason) about the ex-pat experience in Brazil. if some of you would entertain me talking about the following: <br /><br />1) When does an Ex-pat starts feeling Brazilian, does Brazilian your Brazilians friends/family consider you a Brazilian? <br /><br />I've been living in NYC for 10 years now, Marciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558364887406925384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-40584762798212345072012-02-01T01:33:29.354-02:002012-02-01T01:33:29.354-02:00Being a time oriented American I always try to be ...Being a time oriented American I always try to be exactly on time for all appts. However, my laid back Carioca wife says we should never arrive exactly when people invite us here in France because they are Latins too. Such enough, when we did arrive on time, our hosts were not quite ready. My wife says an appts is just a right to get in line when you arrive and that the order of arrival Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01075996968385473241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-83293557559473303402012-01-31T17:41:10.123-02:002012-01-31T17:41:10.123-02:00Anon, So you would show up on time for a Dinner in...Anon, So you would show up on time for a Dinner in Rio?!! outch.<br /><br />you would find me un-showered if you showed up on time for a Dinner at my place, what is going on back home!!! is this the turist/ex-pat invasion?!!Marciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558364887406925384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-40677947251532165312012-01-31T17:27:45.971-02:002012-01-31T17:27:45.971-02:00My husband is always on me about not arriving to k...My husband is always on me about not arriving to kids parties on time. 1 hr after the marked time.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-73232029463452945782012-01-31T17:26:58.245-02:002012-01-31T17:26:58.245-02:00I have done this a couple of times. lol. But only ...I have done this a couple of times. lol. But only with other Cariocas who I knew were doing the same back. It just makes it easier ;)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-82239943424053950242012-01-31T17:26:24.671-02:002012-01-31T17:26:24.671-02:00Not at the weddings I go to! One time the bride wa...Not at the weddings I go to! One time the bride was almost 2 hrs late!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-6030243796396292222012-01-31T17:25:15.157-02:002012-01-31T17:25:15.157-02:00marcio is not fashionable anymore!
even brides are...marcio is not fashionable anymore!<br />even brides are on time now :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-84479234627391131922012-01-31T17:13:07.984-02:002012-01-31T17:13:07.984-02:00PTRio, unless it is a professional meeting, a Dr/D...PTRio, unless it is a professional meeting, a Dr/Dentist apointment or movies/theater it is considerate rude to show up at the correct time (or at least it was when I left Rio) only "chatos" show up for a party/dinner at the appointed time. But I think your Brazilian wife/girl-friend probably told you that... 30 minutes late is fashionable, 1 hour is pushing itMarciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558364887406925384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-53692174365413522172012-01-31T17:03:46.461-02:002012-01-31T17:03:46.461-02:00LOL, great Photo as usual.
I thought we already s...LOL, great Photo as usual.<br /><br />I thought we already settled that you are becoming a "Tupiniquim" by your reaction to the International Media reaction about the buildings collapse... guess this is the nail on the coffin. <br /><br />Do you do the "depois a gente: combina, passo na sua casa, te ligo." when you have no intention of doing any of the above? if yes, you are Marciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558364887406925384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-54776620335169019942012-01-31T16:23:41.533-02:002012-01-31T16:23:41.533-02:00It took me about two years, but I finally figured ...It took me about two years, but I finally figured out what the problem is. Many Brasilians believe they can be Star Trek style beamed wherever they wish to go. So, when they have to be somewhere at a certain time, they have no need to leave the house early as there is no time consumed by transportation when being beamed. <br /><br />No matter where you are going (other than airports), just leave PTRiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05488948483297975055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-17485566242713681962012-01-31T16:05:17.457-02:002012-01-31T16:05:17.457-02:00I do. Made an effort to find doctors I like near m...I do. Made an effort to find doctors I like near my home. Seems to have been a smart choice ;)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-48146610818375010942012-01-31T15:51:43.181-02:002012-01-31T15:51:43.181-02:00she seems adorable.
you must live really close to ...she seems adorable.<br />you must live really close to her office then if you got there so fast!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-4286941141329016532012-01-31T12:40:36.672-02:002012-01-31T12:40:36.672-02:00hahaha, thats hilarious! nice to know every once i...hahaha, thats hilarious! nice to know every once in a while you find a person dedicated to a schedule around here! but the whole blaming the husband, Im not so sure that isn't a global thing =)Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16257177126103532551noreply@blogger.com