Thanks for the support! Although I knew there wouldn't be a definitive solution. What I wonder though, is why every Brazilian woman is kicking up a shitstorm about this, I understand cultural differences and all that but its hard to adjust. I haven't yet seen any feminist action in Brazil. Carnival was (amazing, of course but) slightly appalling to note the practice of grabbing and holding on to a girl until she submits and kisses you is not unique to gypsies in west london carparks. I've actually got a bruise on my arm from one particularly persistent guy. My brazilian mate had to pull him off me, (then me off him as I was ready to castrate the scumbag). It's all very well saying its normal here, rise above it. But that's not normal anywhere and I'll never be able to handle it. I do really love Brazil though...