ilovetofu wrote: Hi New1inch.
It's generally easy for a Western male to date in lower income countries, especially in Latin America. Being a Westerner automatically associates you with money, and of course its also a chance for the girl to obtain a visa back to the richer country. It also draws in girls who might be tired of the macho-infested culture and are eager for a change. This is certainly true all over Latin America. Except Brazil.
Some basic tips/info for you:
THE RULE
Brazilian girls usually fall into two camps, those who exclusively date Brazilian guys and those that have dated and are open to dating foreigners (gringos). This alone sets Brazil apart from the rest of Latin America. Signs that a girl is open to dating a gringo: she has lived/travelled abroad, she speaks great English, she had or has gringo friends, she hangs out in places where gringos go, etc.
GRINGO\'S
Unfortunately male gringos in Brazil have a somewhat negative reputation as prostitute seekers and exploiters of Brazil's natural resources (i.e., women). This creates a double standard. The girls are especially sensitive to such stereotypes, and as a result they will take any negative \"asshole-type\" behaviour very personally. Even a light tease that's culturally acceptable anywhere else can result in backlash, while the same behaviour from a Brazilian guy can be totally acceptable. This means in the initial encounter, refrain from any questionable teasing and keep things very friendly.
VENUE
If you go places that charge say a $50 cover, then you would expect to meet girls who are interested in meeting well-off guys. However, if you go to street parties and cheaper places, chances are the girls will be more down to earth. In Rio, Ipanema and Leblon have the most beautiful, but richer girls, while Lapa and Botafogo have more down to earth variety.
LOOKS
Rio is a beautiful city situated with mountainous landscapes and blessed with a gorgeous beach. Girls are beautiful as well, always dressed to the nines, refusing to leave the house without dressing up and slipping on their high heels. They take care of themselves, and expect the same from guys. So remember to be clean and dress well (no need to go overboard), and go to the gym if you can.
DIRECTNESS
Unlike in US or Europe, girls in Brazil play much less games. When approaching a girl, the girl will know very quickly if you're her type or not. If things are not moving forward within the first 10 minutes, it won't go anywhere. Just politely eject and keep going. Remember, each failure is not really a failure, it just means you\'re getting closer to success. If your not failing, then your not making progress.
BOLDNESS/THE KISS
If on the other hand, things are progressing nicely, you would expect to kiss. Wait for the right moment, don\'t rush it or force it. It may take an hour or the whole afternoon/night but you should definitely go for a kiss before the night ends. A kiss doesn't signify intimacy in Brazil, but kissing quickly is normal and is part of the mating ritual. If you get her number it's okay to call the next day and schedule a date for the following or same evening. You do not need to wait a few days like in US.
KEEP IT SIMPLE AND HAVE FUN
I know in the West, dinner and movie is often the norm. In Brazil, keep dates simple. Meet her at the beach, go for a drink at Devassa Bar in Ipanema. Go to a Hippie Fair in Ipanema on Sunday afternoons, or just grab a coconut juice on the beach. It doesn't need to be expensive or complicated. Often the cheaper the better.
You may also want to consider a place like Recife in the north - much less touristy and still plenty of lovely women. Also everything, including the women, will be cheaper in Recife which has a strong Portuguese influence.
Many guys get wrapped up in trying to attract the girl by impressing her. This wouldn't work in Brazil because above all Brazilian culture is extremely chill, and people value a relaxed atmosphere over a serious or deep conversation. So don't try too hard and just have a good time.
I know an Italian man who bought a house in the Cantagalo favela, located between Copacabana and Ipanema, for R$60,000 (about US$30,000), one room of which he rents out to foreign visitors for R$80/night.
To add to this great report, S.E. Asia (South East Asia) is an exact duplicate of what was said but for a couple of things.
The girl are smaller and slimmer, They DO get impressed easily and they tend to go for the richer \"looking\" guys. They like Westerners too, IF you are fugly but you have a very white skin, you can get girls that are stunning. IF you have good personality and are easy going, you will get tons of girls to love you, but at the end of the day, just like Most women everywhere in the world, they are looking for security: MONEY (just like men are looking for pussy)...So if you have common sense and are smart enough not to fall for their sweetness and their beauty, you will be fine.
The cost varies widely, If you get an escort girl from the streets it can be as low as $20 for a quicky (personally, I would never go with them). A bar girl will cost you about $100 for an overnight stay and as many \"bangs\" as you can deliver. A disco girl can be great. They are lower income to middle income girls looking to have some fun, you just have to pay for foods and drinks. Some of these girls are college graduates and they want to have some fun but at the same time if a guy is generous they will be very happy to accept \"donations\" to further support the education. But you have to be careful some of these\"disco\" girls can be from bars that closed early and hence you will get a \"bar\" girl. No problem with that, just know they will expect money from you at the end, certainly not some one you want to consider for any long term affair.
The last and the best option is to go to the fantastic shopping malls that they have. These malls are beautiful looking in and out and they are better than most malls in the US, but name brands are 2-3 times more than the US. These \"office/mall\" girls are great for a short or long time or a long distance relationships. Just remember if you go home, they WILL cheat on you. They cost few gifts, a little shopping and dinners and so on.
One thing to remember; you are in THEIR country, so don\'t expect Western values and you must respect their culture. Westerners have been chopped to pieces for been arrogant! Their legal system is so corrupt there will be no justice for sure..
So I have Read
At the end of the day, It is my belief that men everywhere in the world pay for sex one way or another.
I have actually calculated the cost of my 9 years of marriage and divorce and the amount of lousy infrequent sex with the same pussy for 9 years to be about $900 per intercourse! This was for sex only, not counting all other living expenses...
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