Top 10 things Americans don’t get about Brazilians

This was writen by an american woman who lived in Brasil (Rio de Janeiro) for 7 mos. Rio’is very diferent then Curitiba, where my parents are right now and where I lived most of my life… but some of these are *SO* true!!!!

10. Most women, of any social class, have both their nails and toes perfectly manicured. Yet many women don’t seem to shave their legs, opting to bleach them or just let it grow. Those that actually have hairless legs apparently wax, since there is no women’s shaving cream available in Rio.


My opinion: TRUE! LOL

9. Many dogs you see in the street have either some sort of outfit, booties, or both, especially in Ipanema and Copacabana. People love to dress up their dogs like little girls.

8. Despite an unnatural obsession with hygiene, many people let their dogs poop all over the streets, leading to people stepping in the poop and getting the streets and their homes dirty.

My opinion: TRUE! - Man how gross!!!!

7. Brazilians have an unnatural obsession with hygiene. Many Brazilians take two showers a day and take their toothbrushes to work. These things are apparently not OK: leaving bags or purses on the floor, sitting on your bed with your street clothes on, or leaving newspapers on the couch.

My opinion: *SO* True

6. Platform sandals.
My opinion: TRUE - I love them!

5. Brazilians love a crowd. Like a huge, overwhelming crowd. The beach? Check. Street parties? Check. Clubs? Check. Family gatherings? Check check.
My opinion: TRUE

4. Brazilians flock to lines. Even if they don’t know exactly what it’s for or if it’s the one they’re supposed to be on. Everywhere. The movies, the metro, the mall. Not to mention Brazilians have a lot more patience for lines than Americans.

My opinion: TRUE! Not that we likethem - we just have to put up with them…

3. Rice and beans. I enjoy a good rice and beans dish every now and then. But many, many Brazilians, of all walks of life, and all social classes, eat this at least once a day, if not most days of the week.
My opinion: True - And most of us would do it even if it was optional… It’slike sleeping- you do it every night - you eat rice and beans every days!

2. Brazilians are much more comfortable with nudity than Americans. Actually, they’re really comfortable with it. Being mostly naked, or watching mostly naked people, or being mostly naked while watching mostly naked people, it’s totally cool in Brazil.
My opinion: Yes, we are more confortable…. but she exagerated on the rest…

1. Brazilians are obsessed with the image of their country. Every Brazilian I have ever met has inevitably asked me, “What do you think about Brazil? Do you like it here?” This apparently happens to many gringos. Why do you care so much what we think? You’re like teenage girls. You know you have a beautiful, amazing, incredible country. Why do you need to hear it from us?
My opinion: Yes - We love our Country and we are proud of it… butI don’t agree with this one!