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Do alot of teens in Brazil on the beaches (Ipenema or copacabana) wear speedos? I'm a teen going to Rio in the spring and was wondering is it acceptable to wear a Speedo on the beaches there. | | Yes, we wear them. People of all ages do it here so no worries, you can wear it. | How do teens dance in Brazil? Here, where i live in America, the popular stye of dancing at clubs or parties is "freaking"- back-to-front grinding usually, but Im going to a club with a guy from Brazil and I was just wondering what there style was?
Any answers are helpful:)
Thank you! | | Brazilians do not grind. Not unless it's with people they are absolutely familiar with as a playful way to dance with each other, but grinding with total strangers is a little weird for us. But your Brazilian friend is in the US, and we know that you guys dance like that and may be he'll like the experience. :-) | How to teens dance in Brazil? Here, where i live in America, the popular stye of dancing at clubs or parties is "freaking"- back-to-front grinding usually, but Im going to a club with a guy from Brazil and I was just wondering what there style was?
Any answers are helpful:)
Thank you! | you are talking about Funk carioca?
funk is the most tipical music in brazil,(BUT I hate)
eu sou brasileiro | Any programs for teens in Brazil, preferably Curitiba or Florianopolis? I am 16 years old, and i want to go to brazil this summer, but without my parents. My parents say the only way i can do that is if i go to a program where they have a students hostel, or host families, and have supervised activities for teens.
This all has to be in adition to Portuguese classes.
My Portuguese is good, I can carry a conversation for hours, but with a reasonable amount of mistakes, and i dont know the ins and outs of the grammar yet, so i would like a course that has a range of levels.
My first choice for location would be Curitiba, followed by Florianopolis, but anything is fine.
I have searched all over the internet and have not found anything, so i'll take whatever i can get!
Thanks! | An option is Youth For Understanding (YFU). YFU has a 6-week summer program to Brazil. This is copied from the website (yfuusa.org):
"Summer Program
Discover Brazil
If discovering new cultures and people appeals to you, you may opt for a six-week homestay. You’ll live with a Brazilian family and have an opportunity to immerse yourself in Portuguese, absorb colorful culture, and make new friends you just may keep for a lifetime. Since school is in session while you are there, you may have an opportunity to visit a Brazilian high school.
You may choose to join other exchange students from around the world for an optional ten-day excursion to the Amazon and rainforest for an additional fee of $1500, which includes airfare to Amazonia and the cost of the jungle safari trip. Visit Manaus, a town in the middle of the jungle and take a boat to see the meeting of the ***** and Solimões Rivers, which form the Amazon River. Travel up the ***** River to see the Igapós, Igarapés, and its natural beauty. Fill your days with activities like piranha fishing, alligator night spotting, trekking in the rain forest, and canoe rides. Travel on to Figueiredo, a small town hidden inside the Amazon Forest, perfect for trekking to some of the 300 nearby waterfalls and caves. Meet with authorities and a local biologist to learn about the environment and native Indian tribes. It all adds up to an exciting experience that will enrich your understanding of Brazil and the rainforest."
Good luck to you no matter what you choose! | Any programs for teens in Brazil, preferably Curitiba or Florianopolis? I am 16 years old, and i want to go to brazil this summer, but without my parents. My parents say the only way i can do that is if i go to a program where they have a students hostel, or host families, and have supervised activities for teens.
This all has to be in adition to Portuguese classes.
My Portuguese is good, I can carry a conversation for hours, but with a reasonable amount of mistakes, and i dont know the ins and outs of the grammar yet, so i would like a course that has a range of levels.
My first choice for location would be Curitiba, followed by Florianopolis, but anything is fine.
I have searched all over the internet and have not found anything, so i'll take whatever i can get!
Thanks! | Maybe you can try this website
www.cci-exchange.com/highschool/b…
i hope you can find something there. Or maybe you can e-mail them asking for suggestions in Curitiba. | What is teen life like in Brazil? I will be 16 soon and will be spending a year in Brazil next year for an exchange program. I am from the USA and a girl. Can someone tell me the reality of teens in Brazil. Social life? Parties? School? Culture? Thank you so much! | Olá ^^ Meu nome é Caio e eu sou do Brasil, como vai você? bem, aqui no Brasil as meninas gostam de ir as festas, e a praia, a grande maioria prefere passar um tempo no shopping com suas amigas comprando roupas e outras coisas do tipo, algumas prefeream passar o dia em um salão de beleza, e algumas ir a feiras sobre desenhos japoneses, enfim os gostos variam muito basta decidir o que mais te agrada e se divertir. ^^
Below is the English translation of what I said *-*
Hello ^ ^ My name is Caio and I'm from Brazil, how are you? well, here in Brazil the girls like to go parties, and the beach, most prefer to spend time with her friends at the mall shopping for clothes and other stuff, some prefer to spend the day at a beauty salon, and some go fairs on the Japanese cartoons, finally tastes vary much more than just deciding what you like and have fun. ^ ^ | American Teen in Brazil for exchange, some concerns.? My daughter is planning a 1 year exchange overseas and wants to go to Brazil. Her father is concerned for her safety, we have heard many WONDERFUL things about Brazil too.
Can any Brazilians tell me a bit about any US students in Brazil they have known? Did they adjust well?
Are Americans welcome or has our International policies made it a very anti-american country and she may be bullied there for it?
Brazil seems like a very progressive country, but are women considered "equal" in Brazil, sorry, this may be a misconception Americans have of So. America concerning "machismo" so please don't be offended.
I have met many Brazilian students and they have been great guys:)
I would appreciate any answers, thank you | I'm an American, but I lived in Brazil as an exchange student and have returned several times since then to do volunteer work. She may hear some criticism of the U.S. but Brazilians will accept her for who she is. Brazil is a very diverse, multicultural society. The country is not perfect, but the culture and society are complex and fascinating.
She will definitely not be bullied - far from it. As another poster said, Brazilians take excellent care of visitors and are extremely welcoming. She should be careful about venturing out alone in the big cities, but if she is with a host family or organization they should show her how to get around and advise her on places to avoid.
All the Brazilian women I know are very independent and assertive, and there are plenty of female doctors, lawyers, and ministers.
There is a lot of poverty (and some danger) in the Northeast of Brazil, and Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo are very large and intimidating cities. But there is a lot to see in Brasilia, and it's relatively easy to get around. In smaller cities she probably will have no trouble going about her life independently.
You should, however, check out the exchange organization (and not through Yahoo - do real research), as that will affect her experience. (I went through AFS and they were great.) U.S. citizens *do* need visas to travel to Brazil, and if she stays longer than 90 days she may need to make special arrangements. A reputable study abroad program will be able to help - ask the people in the program office about that. Also, a good study abroad program should connect her with a family and arrange for housing. If she is with a Brazilian family or a reputable school, she will have a fabulous experience.
Portuguese is a challenging language, but Brazilians are very accepting of people who are anxious to learn. As a student, I quickly gained a working knowledge of the language; Brazilians made a point of conversing with me and coaching me, and because the culture is so inclusive I was encouraged to participate in discussions, sports, singing, and a host of other activities.
Bottom line: my association with Brazil has enriched my life and given me loyal friends plus interesting work. She should go if that's what she wants. | Foreign exchange in Brazil for teen girl, safety? My daughter is planning a 1 year exchange overseas and wants to go to Brazil. Her father is concerned for her safety, we have heard many WONDERFUL things about Brazil too.
Can any Brazilians tell me a bit about any US students in Brazil they have known? Did they adjust well?
Are Americans welcome or has our International policies made it a very anti-american country and she may be bullied there for it?
Brazil seems like a very progressive country, but are women considered "equal" in Brazil, sorry, this may be a misconception Americans have of So. America concerning "machismo" so please don't be offended.
I would appreciate any answers, thank you | | Brazil is a very modern country where women are considered "equal" to men. Now, that's a generalization, and there may be some parts of the country where this may not apply. But in all the main cities, girls are just as free as guys to do what they want. In fact, in Brazil guys adopt their mothers' last names. There are no major anti-american feelings - Brazil is a pretty pacific country where people from all around the world live together. Sao Paulo has a large concentration of immigrants from Europe and Asia. Some areas in the main cities can be a bit dangerous just like in the USA, so it would probably be a good idea to discuss the area where your daughter will live with your study abroad agency. In general, Brazilians are very friendly people and I'm sure they will welcome your daughter with open arms and a friendly smile. Does she speak Portuguese? Some portuguese classes before she leaves will definitely help a lot. Brazil is really a wonderful country. | Info on Brazil? Culture, food, sports, people etc.? Hi. I need some help on information about Brazil. It's a project I'm working on. I'm looking for info that only locals would know or any travel stories would be cool too.
So, I need some help about the following:
The people:
- What are they like? (please don't just say "friendly")
- How to they act with foreigners/visitors?
- How do teens in Brazil act? What do they do for fun?
- How do people greet each other? Gestures, actions etc.
- What's the social scene like? Nightclubs, night life; dating etc.
- Any other facts would be great.
The Place:
- Beaches - what are they like? What's the surf like? Best places to surf?
- Climate and weather?
- Need info on Salvador most especially, but info on Rio, Copa, Sao Paulo or anywhere else would be great too.
- What are the towns/cities like?
- Places for sightseeing? Trendy places, shops?
Culture and Food:
- Any traditional customs?
- How do people dress normally? What's considered casual / formal?
- Local dishes / delicacies? Common snacks etc.
- Carnival - where is it usually held? What does it involve? What do you see?
- Music and dance ~ what kind of dances? What music?
Sports:
- How big is capoeira really? Can you see locals doing it on the street, on the beach or wherever?
- Football? Street soccer? Who, what, where?
- other commonly played sports?
I think that's all I need at the moment :P
Thanks to all who help!
10 points for best answer! | Ok! I'll answer your asks.
At first, I'd like to say you I'm Brazilian and you will see a view of a person that born and live here for years!
The people:
- We are cool people. We are people that work so hard; we are funny people (sometimes we're bored, because of the stress of the day by day). I ever say the Brazilian people is not a people that like of soccer, Carnival, beaches only! We ever fight for a good future to us and our future generations.
- Well! Everybody is welcome here. By the way, this is one of the little countries in the world that any person is welcome. I will say some countries that I suppose the most of us likes: Mexico, Portugal, France, Japan, Italy, etc... I think the countries that unfortunately many people don't like so much are the United States and Argentina. Argentina because of the soccer and United States because several things as the Iraq War and George W. Bush. It's not because of the American people (no way), but because of your president! Got it? By the way, we hate war! We think that everything can be solved in conversations.
- The Brazilian teens have a slogan: "Live today without thinking in the future. The future belongs to God!" As a matter in fact, very teens don't think in the consequences and they make wrong things. Fortunately we have teens with the "head in center".
- If there are 2 men: shake hands./ A hug with a little slap in the backs (if they are friends).
If there are 1 man and 1 woman or 2 women: 2 kisses (one at each cheek)/ a squeeze hug (if they are friends).
- The social life in Brazil is a normal life. Dates, shows, bars etc. It will depend of the person.
The place:
- You can find many kinds of beaches in Brazil: beaches with blue sea, green sea, crystalline sea; river beaches, sea beaches; sexy people in the sand; sun, trees, sand, and fresh water. The surf in Brazil is not like Hawaii, for example, with big waves. Because here there aren't waves like that size. The surf is more practiced by men than women. I think the best places to surf are: Búzios (Rio de Janeiro), Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro), Fernando de Noronha (Pernambuco).
- The climate and weather will depend in which region you are: Amazonia (North Region): it can stay until 40º C and almost ever rains there.
Northeast Region: It will depends! Usually in the bigger metropolis of the region like Salvador (Bahia) can stay until 35º C. The other cities like Aracaju (Sergipe), Maceió (Alagoas), Natal (Rio Grande do Norte) etc can stay between 25º to 30º C. This is the Brazilian's favorite region to go to the beaches (by the way, the most beautifuls of the country). It rains a little in the litoral and it's hot in the center of the region.
West-Center Region: It's a mix of dry and wet. It stays between 30º to 40º C.
Southeast Region: It will depend where you are. If you are in Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo or Minas Gerais, it can stay until 40 ºC. But if you are in São Paulo, prepare for the change of weather any hour.
South Region: It's the coldest region of the Brazil. If it's summer, it can stay between 22º to 35º C. If it's winter, it can stay between -5º to 23º C.
(I think the other questions I answered in one)
Culture and Food :
- We like to celebrate the Carnival, Saint Anthony's Day, Saint John's Day (the Batist), Saint Peter's Day, Independency Day (09/07th)/ Christmas and the New Year.
- If it's a hot day and you're at home, the people like to wear a t-shirt, shorts and flip-flops. But if we have to go out, we dress a basic blue/ black jeans, jacket, blouse etc. If it's a woman, she customs to wear a dress/ jeans, blouse etc...
- We like to go to restaurants, shows, bars and the mainly: the malls! We like to eat at the breakfast (7:00 or 8:00) a breas with butter, cuscuz (it's like a cake made with corn flour, salt and water) etc. Lunch (12:00): we love to eat bean with rice, meat, salad and juice. Dinner (18:00 or 19:00): bread with butter, cuscuz, bean with rice etc...When we go out to have fun, we eat and drink fries, hamburguers, popcorn, sweets, beer etc...
- Carnival is the bigger party of the world. It involves music, food, beautiful people, Samba Schools, Axé Music etc...
- We like Samba, Pagode, Forró, Axé Music, Rock, Pop, Techno, Dance, Romantic, MPB - Música Popular Brasileira (Brazilian People Music) etc...
Sports:
- Capoeira is a fight that we have transformed in a sport. You can find more in Capoira Schools. In the streets it will be difficult! The only place that you will find the Capoeira easialy is in Salvador (Bahia).
- Soccer? It's like the basketball to the Americans. Almost everybody like. You can see the called "Pelada" (anonimate games) easialy in the streets. I don't like so much. I like more the second bigger sport of the Brazil: Volleyball.
- We like the swimming, basketball, surf. Some people like the Track and Field and the Marathone too.
I think I helped you. If you would like to do another question, you c | Teen moving to Brazil? I am moving to Brazil, and I just have a couple of questions about my transition from the US to Brazil (Brasil).
What kind of clothes do most teens wear in Brazil? Any store suggestions? I am sort of into the Urban/Indie look.
What do most teens do for fun? And when I am talking about teens, I am talking about the teens who DON'T work. I will be living in Rio De Janeiro, in the Leblon area.
In General, how is the lifestyle in the area I am going to be living in?
Thanks for the answers (: | In matter of fashion, don’t worry, Brazilians teens are probably like every teenagers in any country. Indie style it’s common and trending in some urban groups, especially with underground teenagers, however, as Rio it’s very hot, don’t use winter clothes, because, first, you will sweat like a pig, and second, you could be seen as a weirdo because wear winter clothes in such a hot place like Rio it’s well… weird.
Oh, underground teenagers in Brazil are mainly middle class/rich guys who think that themselves are “different from everyone” even they’re all wear the same clothes… It’s very annoying indeed…
To avoid mosquitoes, use some repellent, and you will be fine, dengue fever it’s common in the poorest areas of brazil. Rio, it’s not poor, but, still, there are some cases in rain period.
Leblon it’s a upper-middle/rich people neighbourhood. So It’s like… richness everywhere, and some Brazilian celebritie, some big plastic boobs girls running at the beach, some ugly men with expensive cars, expensive overated restaurants, etc… There are some night clubs, pubs and other things to entertain yourself … It’s fun, for teens there are a lot of places to go, if you +18, go to a pub or night club, if you under, there are the malls (in brazil they’re call “shopping centers”), movie theater, the beach, etc…
Rio it’s violent, robbery are common, as you are a foreign, maybe you will see as a target some times, but don’t worry, it’s not like you will be robbed every time you put your feets on the street, but, be careful, avoid walk alone, avoid walk in the late night, don’t use jewelry, don’t use your iPod at the street, and never- NEVER - go in a favela (slum). If you unfortunately get stolen, it’s better you remember this: NEVER react (NEVER!); give your phone, camera, ipod, wallet, bag, and be calm, it will take one or two minutes, you will be scary as hell, but, if you do not react, 99,99% of the time you will be safe, the must important thing it’s your life, yadayadayada...
Ps. If you’re talking with a close friend, you can talk about everything, but if some random person asks you what do you think of Brazil, say this: “Brazil is beautiful, amazing, wonderful, brilliant, the best place in the WHOLE world! No, I’m sorry, I’m mistaken, it’s the best place in the whole UNIVERSE”, and you’ll be fine. Brazilians have the lowest self-esteem in the world, but still, they are very patriotic. Brazilians LOVE to criticize their own country, but do not accept that a foreign do so.
PPs. Brazilians love to hug, hugs a lot, it’s like bloody free hugs every day, in my opinion, it’s kinda freak… But, that’s the way it is… If you like hugs, you will get a overdose of it in Brazil.
And how old are you anyway? Sorry for ask, but if you under 18, be more careful about the crime thing… And sorry for the bad English, I learned mainly from movies, music and google translator.
PPPS. I'm a brazilian... |
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