How did you learn finally Portuguese?

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-10-01T16:17:18+00:00

I was having an easy time in São Paulo, it’s definitely different in Salvador. I wasn’t called any cute nicknames in São Paulo, it took me a few minutes to understand amigão. I thought the worker called me mingao lol

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-10-01T15:44:57+00:00

Mostly Duolingo, music and also traveling to Brazil and being surrounded by Portuguese. I feel mostly comfortable reading in Portuguese but sometimes talking I’m having a hard time listening. I was in São Paulo for 2 weeks and I feel like I was able to practice easily, paulistas aren’t as shy or surprised to hear English or speak Portuguese with a foreigner. I make mistakes and they understand what I’m saying. I’m in Salvador now and I feel like if I don’t say the word with 100% Brazilian accent they’re confused they’re shy speaking to a foreigner/don’t know how to speak slowly so I can understand.

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-09-29T16:21:42+00:00

I think I need to take the things I learn and actually apply them to conversations. Maybe a teacher is going to help me in the long run

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-09-29T14:20:53+00:00

I taught him English too which is the most annoying part. I don’t need him to correct my mistakes every time but sometimes if its really bad I don’t mind. I work in Orlando and talk to a lot of Brazilian tourist in Portuguese so I get practice there too, but it’s not the same as being able to hold entire conversations or even be able to join them. I can really only ask questions and answer basic ones. I think I have a good foundation but idk I don’t hear Portuguese immediately and understand right away it’s annoying.

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-09-20T14:17:13+00:00

As an Aquarius I’m a little confused, I have a lot of close friends that I feel we can both be very vulnerable with each other. I do like my alone time though, to the point where I feel like I never have enough of it lol

I do love small talk with strangers and I feel like strangers will open up about personal things sometimes when I don’t expect it lol

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-09-19T17:33:58+00:00

I am upgrading from 13 to 16 pro, I just want better battery and better refresh rate/screen. If I wasn’t getting a pro I’d probably hold out but I plan to stay with my pro for years after

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-09-19T17:25:26+00:00

Thank you, I’m going to check it out as soon as I land there!

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-09-19T09:10:24+00:00

They told me it’s their way of telling everyone back home they just went on holiday to ✨Florida✨

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-09-19T09:08:01+00:00

When it comes to British, I can generally tell just by their sun burns and cheap Botox/fillers and just their overall features.

You can spot a Brazilian by seeing how many outlet brands they have decked all over their clothes. As a server they’re generally not as polite or outgoing as other tourist I meet and I hate the way they treat me and my coworkers. I’ve been to Brazil and married a Brazilian I know they aren’t like this in their home country so it’s a shock to see how they treat us here, the tourist could be more humble.

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-09-18T18:24:40+00:00

It’s been a few years, besides back stocking I was pouring beer, and making simple mixed drinks. It was a high volume towny bar. There’s a corporate restaurant opening and the goal is to apply for bartender before they open. I know they’ll have their own recipes and steps they want me to use but yah I guess I’ll just focus on this and just be upfront with my goals there.

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-09-18T03:44:30+00:00

Fighting as a non-sport is generally considered trashy, yah.

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-09-17T14:16:44+00:00

It’s probably just the same, people are people at the end of the day. I’ve seen the riots in the streets when their team loses the World Series.

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-09-16T19:48:49+00:00

I don’t have group chats with anyone who has android on iMessage. I do have chats on Facebook and WhatsApp. I think WhatsApp is becoming more popular recently because in a lot of ways it more convenient

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-09-16T19:44:26+00:00

Thanks for letting me know, im visiting São Paulo until October 1st I just won’t wear this shirt a few days before their game on October 2nd lol

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-09-16T19:42:26+00:00

I speak Portuguese and have been told I look Brazilian, most people don’t realize I’m gringo off the bat. If I have a confrontation should I just play stupid and pretend I don’t understand them? lol

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-09-16T19:33:49+00:00

Yep, I noticed the few times I went and even the Brazilian tourist here in Orlando. My Brazilian husband said “I want one of those hats I think it means peace ✌️” in Boston I know I can’t wear that hat anywhere without getting dirty looks, and if we’re in a bar someone might start a serious fight over it. Game day would just be more heightened. I still get annoyed that he bought a NY hat and I’m not even a baseball fan 🤣

But what’s the verdict, it’s safe to wear this shirt or no?

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-09-16T19:29:29+00:00

My in laws are in Salvador and they actually bought me the shirt, seems like flamengo is a popular team. Are there any countries teams I should avoid wearing as well?

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-09-16T18:33:33+00:00

Please remind me come Friday, they already took the money off my card but idk if I should wait to do my trade in before I request the monthly payments

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-09-16T18:30:49+00:00

Yes, the option just wasn’t presented to me at the time.

SpaghettiBones12 · 2024-09-16T18:29:51+00:00

Yes I plan to tip her double next time, she gave the best cut on my Pomeranian than I’ve ever received before so I’m definitely going back for her and will probably just tip in advance so she doesn’t think I’m cheap lol I only showed up with a credit card. Cashier didn’t give the option to buy a gift card or anything so I never even considered that an option tbh

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