Showing posts with label Culture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Culture. Show all posts

Friday, November 19, 2010

Latin Women And Latin Culture

Dating Latin Women

Before you rush off and chase that Latin women you have your eye on first read up on a few Latin dating tips.

Latin dating is different because the women are different. The women are different because the environment and culture in which they live is different. So if you want to succeed at seducing a saucy Latino you need to understand their culture. If a Latin women feels understood you will have a much great chance of success.

So Here are your Latin Dating Tips

Get to know her culture: Perhaps the most important Latin dating tip you can get is to understand and love her culture. Her culture whether it be music food or dance is very important to her. Where she is from and the language she speaks is an important part of her identity.

Do not strip away her identity by trying to replace it with your beliefs and culture. Integrate the two together and understand where she is coming from. She might want you to start dance classes or cook her Latin dishes.

Accept these new challenges as exiting new goals that will enrich your life. Take the initiative by learning some

Spanish before you meet her. She should understand and speak English well but she will be exited that you put the effort in and learnt her language. A little goes a long way when it comes to showing an effort toward something that is important to a women.

Latin women are very used to macho men trying to seduce them with nice bodies and smooth talking but these men are rarely honest about their intentions. The best thing you can do is to be honest and upfront with your intentions. Expect that she will have her guard up at first because she is used to sleazy guys trying to game her.

Be the opposite and actually voice what you intend to get out of the relationship.

They are beautiful and outgoing so try not to be intimidated. Act natural and laid back around Latino women, they love to have fun and you should too.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Thailand Culture Tips - How to Be a Farang in Thailand

I never dreamed I'd end up as a farang in Thailand. But here I am, and it's a pretty good life too. If you've got a similar idea floating around your head (Ie. you're thinking you might come and holiday, or reside in Thailand), then I've got news for you. You're going to become a farang too. So what this article is going to do is show you how to be a farang and give you a basic idea on what Thailand culture is on about.

The first thing is that, no matter what and how you think, you're going to hear Thai people use the word 'farang' to describe you. My advice for that is to not concern yourself too much about it, and look at it as a) Thai culture and b) a polite way of saying you look different!

From what I understand, the word 'farang' comes from 'farangset' which means France. Now you could always argue until you're blue in the face that you don't come from France, so therefore you're NOT a farang. But... it doesn't work like that in Thailand. In fact, it's rather simple. If you're a Westerner in Thailand, then you're a farang. So, the quicker you can accept this, the easier it will be for you to live in Thailand!

The thing that you DON'T want to do is to take offense at being called a farang. Now I've known farangs (sorry, I mean Westerners, or foreigners!) that take offense at being called that. But, honestly, you can't fight Thai culture, as it is what it is. It's best to accept the situation as a Thai person might, with a simple 'may pen rai,' or 'that's cool.' (It's Okay).

In fact, if anything, the simple expression 'may pen rai' is perhaps the ultimate 'advice' to living as a farang in Thailand. You can really take that expression to heart too, not because it's so commonly used, but because it's really a great indicator of just how accepting and relaxed the Thais are about life. In many ways, it's a true reflection of Thai culture.

Now, if none of this is making sense right now, don't worry too much about it. When you eventually do come to Thailand, you'll know exactly what I'm on about.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Beach Culture in Rio De Janeiro

There is a beach culture of Rio de Janeiro? The answer is yes! Especially in California or on the French Riviera you can definitely distinguish the unwritten rules and patterns that makes it as a culture in itself.

It all started in the 50s, were circulated pictures of movie stars like Brigitte Bardot in a bikini all over the world wanted, now all go to the beach. Rio de Janeiro was no exception, and soon the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana were always full of peopleTan bring well as anything. Since the beach is a great role in the minds of the people of Rio played.

Sports and activities are very popular. Early in the morning, people walking and jogging before work. During the day, many of them play volleyball, beach soccer and tennis. You can also open gyms, where people come to push and pull that perfect body. And then there are the surfers ...

As the surf came to Rio became popular. You can not have the bestWaves, but it fits so well with the mentality of the Cariocas (Rio residents) ignore it. The whole concept of taking the order and hung up on the beach is a perfect fit with their mentality. As a result of the weekend the waves are extremely overcrowded and it is almost impossible for an outsider to getting the best waves.

Sundays and weekends, the traffic lanes from the beach of Copacabana and Ipanema diverted to more space for people who want to ridetheir bicycles, skateboards or simply enjoy a stroll along the beach. These days on the beach for everyone, young and old, tourists and Cariocas.

The beach is a very social place, is a bit 'like your favorite bar, where everyone knows who you are. Many go to the beach almost every day of sun and sit at almost the same spot each time. The beach at Ipanema informal curiously divided into sections, you have one for Gay, another for students and so on. There are unwritten rules about howbehave, what to wear and how you're sitting. Here are some tips that fits in:

- Never leave your towel at home if you're a girl a piece of beach (Kanga) and kids can rent a chair or even sitting in the sand.

- Wear surf trunks or shorts, soccer shorts ever (it's just as cool as wearing sports socks in loafers to us).

- Buy what you eat and drink on the beach when a big bottle of water, everyone knows you're a gringo you can have at home.

BuoyPraia!