Brazil vs. Brasil

[Alex+R 0]

i'm not a ho i prefer the term morally challenged

You also picked the Sheriff first, didn't you?

huh?

The Robin Hood test...

[RandyFabi 0]

I type Brasil all the time. Even on the project I am working on here. The Brasilians I know like to see that, so I like to show them that respect.

[Alex+R 0]

I type Brasil all the time. Even on the project I am working on here. The Brasilians I know like to see that, so I like to show them that respect.

That's a good idea. I think my boyfriend should say "United States" when he's speaking Portuguese. To show me the respect I deserve.

[Reynaldo 0]

I type Brasil all the time. Even on the project I am working on here. The Brasilians I know like to see that, so I like to show them that respect.

That's a good idea. I think my boyfriend should say "United States" when he's speaking Portuguese. To show me the respect I deserve.

I ain't gonna say "America" in English tho.

[LiszyandKenny 5]

yeah.. what is up with this "America" thing... I think it is way too much for me because after all America means a lot... there is South America, Central America, North America... so I dislike when I hear this "America" thing.. oh yeah

[Reynaldo 0]

yeah.. what is up with this "America" thing... I think it is way too much for me because after all America means a lot... there is South America, Central America, North America... so I dislike when I hear this "America" thing.. oh yeah

I have to quote Stephen Colbert on this one: "Real Americans fail geography" (The Wørd: "Hell No!").

So, I kinda understand them on that one.

[LiszyandKenny 5]

[Alex+R 0]

yeah.. what is up with this "America" thing... I think it is way too much for me because after all America means a lot... there is South America, Central America, North America... so I dislike when I hear this "America" thing.. oh yeah

Hehehe, what are you talking about? Eu sou estadunidense.

[Jenn! 918]

yeah.. what is up with this "America" thing... I think it is way too much for me because after all America means a lot... there is South America, Central America, North America... so I dislike when I hear this "America" thing.. oh yeah

Hehehe, what are you talking about? Eu sou estadunidense.

Just rolls right off the tongue, doesn't it?

I remember when I lived in Italy, I would tell people I was American, and they always assumed I was South American. I'm sure that was, in part, due to my appearance, but what is the norm in foreign countries? It is appropriate to say you're American meaning that you're from the US, right?

I think so, I mean, plenty of people from the US are referred to as "brutti americani" in Italy.

Edited November 29, 2006 by jenn3539

[Alex+R 0]

yeah.. what is up with this "America" thing... I think it is way too much for me because after all America means a lot... there is South America, Central America, North America... so I dislike when I hear this "America" thing.. oh yeah

Hehehe, what are you talking about? Eu sou estadunidense.

Just rolls right off the tongue, doesn't it?

I remember when I lived in Italy, I would tell people I was American, and they always assumed I was South American. I'm sure that was, in part, due to my appearance, but what is the norm in foreign countries? It is appropriate to say you're American meaning that you're from the US, right?

I think so, I mean, plenty of people from the US are referred to as "brutti americani" in Italy.

For some reason in São Paulo people asked me if I was German a lot (mostly cab drivers)! I don't know about what's appropriate but lots of languages call us Americans too. The only other country besides Brazil (and the US) I've lived in was France, and they always called me americaine. But in Brazil I got lectured by some young political types for saying I was American. And most people would just say "gringa."

[Jenn! 918]

For some reason in São Paulo people asked me if I was German a lot (mostly cab drivers)! I don't know about what's appropriate but lots of languages call us Americans too. The only other country besides Brazil (and the US) I've lived in was France, and they always called me americaine. But in Brazil I got lectured by some young political types for saying I was American. And most people would just say "gringa."

BTW, Alex, I love your avatar. How did you do that? I want one!

[Alex+R 0]

For some reason in São Paulo people asked me if I was German a lot (mostly cab drivers)! I don't know about what's appropriate but lots of languages call us Americans too. The only other country besides Brazil (and the US) I've lived in was France, and they always called me americaine. But in Brazil I got lectured by some young political types for saying I was American. And most people would just say "gringa."

BTW, Alex, I love your avatar. How did you do that? I want one!

My new MacBook (this is day two of our torrid love affair) has this Photobooth feature where it takes pictures of you with its little webcam in various styles. That one is "thermal" but there's also "comic book" and "drawing pencil" and some weird funhouse ones. It's pretty fabulous.

(Yep, I'm trying to justify having a MacBook.)

[Reynaldo 0]

For some reason in São Paulo people asked me if I was German a lot (mostly cab drivers)! I don't know about what's appropriate but lots of languages call us Americans too. The only other country besides Brazil (and the US) I've lived in was France, and they always called me americaine. But in Brazil I got lectured by some young political types for saying I was American. And most people would just say "gringa."

And they were right on lecturing you, you are not the only Americans around. You weren't even the first Europeans to establish settlement in this wonderful land.

And calling yourself American in Brazil is asking for a "Americana é a pqp!"

So, you should show a little more respect...

... and type Brazil with an S

Edited November 29, 2006 by Reynaldo

[Alex+R 0]

So, you should show a little more respect...

... and type Brazil with an S

:lol:

[AnaAndDaniel 0]

yeah.. what is up with this "America" thing... I think it is way too much for me because after all America means a lot... there is South America, Central America, North America... so I dislike when I hear this "America" thing.. oh yeah

Hehehe, what are you talking about? Eu sou estadunidense.

Just rolls right off the tongue, doesn't it?

I remember when I lived in Italy, I would tell people I was American, and they always assumed I was South American. I'm sure that was, in part, due to my appearance, but what is the norm in foreign countries? It is appropriate to say you're American meaning that you're from the US, right?

I think so, I mean, plenty of people from the US are referred to as "brutti americani" in Italy.

For some reason in São Paulo people asked me if I was German a lot (mostly cab drivers)! I don't know about what's appropriate but lots of languages call us Americans too. The only other country besides Brazil (and the US) I've lived in was France, and they always called me americaine. But in Brazil I got lectured by some young political types for saying I was American. And most people would just say "gringa."

same here. actually been called many things. gringo, "half mexican", mexican, american, chicano. i prefer chopf#ck.

Daniel

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