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Ask a Brazilian: Waxing and Electronics
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May 10, 2010
This is our regular column called "Ask a Brazilian", the idea being that you can quite literally ask a question of a Brazilian - for those issues you aren‘t sure about but perhaps dare not ask someone else. It is meant as a bit of fun and answers should not be construed as expert opinion or the definitive reply on the matter. For that reason we ask you to please send your own comments and experiences in order to add to our replies.
I would like to know if indeed most Brazilian women get Brazilian waxes. In the USA, this is a small minority of women, and American men are more accustomed to the "natural" female body during intimacy. However, would Brazilian men find that shocking? Would they be put off if a woman did not have a Brazilian wax?
-- Melanie
Hello Melanie,
Yes, indeed most Brazilians do wax. Not exactly in the way you call the Brazilian wax but most wax, yes, definitely.
Now, if Brazilians men would find it shocking not to wax... I don't think so. That would be weird right? You shouldn't worry about that I think.
Thanks for your question,
Vanessa
I was in Santos/Gruaruja,SP. for approximately 4 months. I really enjoyed my stay but was somewhat taken aback on the cost of everyday items that we utilize on a daily basis (i.e. electronics). I say, things here in the US are very accessible and less expensive. Could you please explain the reason for this.
-- Yesenia
Hi, Yesenia,
You're right, electronics are, compared to the US, very expensive here in Brazil. I don't know all the reasons exactly, but there are taxes on electronics imports, that must double the price, and also the taxes over the electronic industry in very high. Brazil's National ICT Policy went through some major changes over the past two decades. These changes corresponded with the major political shifts in the government.
Here is some history in English, that might help you understand the market.
Hope it helps,
Vanessa
Are there any burning questions you have about Brazil, or other issues that you‘re curious about, such as Brazilian culture? If so, send your questions to gringoes@gringoes.com with "Ask a Brazilian" in the subject. We will forward to our Brazilian experts, and publish the best questions (and replies) on the site.
Previous articles in this series:
Ask a Brazilian: Nails and Spanish
Ask a Brazilian: Easter and Surnames
Ask a Brazilian: Tipping
Ask a Brazilian: House Buying and Apartment Entry Problems
Ask a Brazilian: UK Visa Issues
Ask a Brazilian: Dating in Brazil
Ask a Brazilian: Gossip
Ask a Brazilian: A Question of Race
Ask a Brazilian: Real Estate Scam
Ask a Brazilian: Corruption and Lula
Ask a Brazilian: Lacking Change and I Touch Myself
Ask a Brazilian: Leather and Telephones
Ask a Brazilian: Tampons
Ask a Brazilian: Treatment of Animals
Ask a Brazilian: A Brazilian CV
Ask a Brazilian: Well-to-do Ladies
Ask a Brazilian: Gender Stereotypes
Ask a Brazilian: All Souls Day and Halloween
Ask a Brazilian: Answering a Question
Ask a Brazilian: Revoked Visa
Ask a Brazilian: Pedestrian Problems
Ask a Brazilian: Trash
Ask a Brazilian: Tiles
Ask a Brazilian: Headlights
Ask a Brazilian: Differences and Love
Ask a Brazilian: What Do the Police Do?
Ask a Brazilian: Contractor Frustrations
Ask a Brazilian: English Books and Brazilian Boys
Ask a Brazilian: Cold Caçhaca
Ask a Brazilian: Interruptions
Ask a Brazilian: Travel and Security Concerns
Ask a Brazilian: Gestures and Toys
Ask a Brazilian: Hispanics or Latinos, and Duvets
Ask a Brazilian: Overbearing Sogros
Ask a Brazilian: Hotels and Bank Transfers
Ask a Brazilian: Swimming, Showers and New Year's
Ask a Brazilian: Making Friends
Ask a Brazilian: Female Etiquette
Ask a Brazilian: Washing Machines
Ask a Brazilian: Picking Teeth
Ask a Brazilian: Lozenge or Candy?
Ask a Brazilian: Liberal or Jealous?
Ask a Brazilian: Truck Wheels
Ask a Brazilian: Tolerance
Ask a Brazilian: Screens
Ask a Brazilian: Brazilian Wax
Ask a Brazilian: Flashing Lights
Ask a Brazilian: Lemon and Limes
Ask a Brazilian: Shocking Showers
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