How to win a Colombiana's heart

elmodefoque says on May 18, 2005, 07:15:

two words, blue and green
blue, to get her here and green to keep her.

I'll get there, when I get there!

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platano says on May 18, 2005, 07:16:

Chillwill, I am not an expert on this subject, but I suspect this may vary from lady to lady. However, the majority do appreciate what Aretha Franklin sang, R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

Plátano, el banano verde
Oxigeno Verde ¡Libertad por Ingrid y los demás!

plátano

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elmodefoque says on May 18, 2005, 07:38:

Will, other things that help win a Colombianas heart is accepting and contributing ($) to the well being of her family which extremely important to THEM. Don’t worry about them liking you, if you’re a gringo you’re in like Flynn. They’re going to show you off to the entire village and maybe have a desfile with statues of saints and marching band, 4 or 5 village drunks sucking on old trumpets, just get polluted and enjoy it.

I'll get there, when I get there!

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N2Aquatix says on May 18, 2005, 07:55:

All True All true!!! Respect for the lady, money for the family cause, and a promise that you will always love her and be FAITHFUL.

Jay

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amber says on May 18, 2005, 08:36:

being a 'gringo' alone is enough! my dad was irish and my mums colombian and from all the other mixed couples i know the major thing that seems to do it for Colombiana's is the sweetness,sincereity and faithfulness that a 'white' guy can offer. colombian guys who are into 'the man is king' and all that macho crap are a dime a dozen, in fact, its part of the culture. physicality also plays a big part- the fact that u might have blue eyes and fair hair is enough of a novelty, opposites attract afterall.

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on May 18, 2005, 08:47:

What ever you do, !don't brin Whatever you do, !don't bring her a mariachi. hhehe

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chillwill says on May 18, 2005, 09:48:

Follow-up's ... Thank you all. I have some follow-up's:

1) Are Colombian women competitive with men? If they want you, will they be "in your face" (meant in a friendly, kind way). Or, do they sit back and expect the man to "make the moves"?

2) Kind of related to the first question. Are women flirtatious? For example, in a disco, would a Colombian woman smile at you from across the room to get your attention?

Thanks.

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ColombianoX says on May 18, 2005, 09:54:

"i know the major thing that seems to do it for Colombiana's is the sweetness,sincereity and faithfulness that a 'white' guy can offer.colombian guys who are into 'the man is king' and all that macho crap are a dime a dozen, in fact, its part of the culture."

amber,

I see, so then we colombian men are not sweet, sincere or faithful and just a bunch of 'machistas'? It's a shame that someone who is half-colombian has such a stereotypical view of colombians.


ColombianoX

'Defensor de la Colombianidad'

ColombianoX 'Defensor de la Colombianidad'

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elmodefoque says on May 18, 2005, 09:56:

colombian women love gringo guys. it all has to do with what the spaniards planted on our indian women's mind, long story. anyway, dont sweat it dude, once colombianas see your gringo ass from accross the room they will come after you, with no mercy. enjoy the ride.

I'll get there, when I get there!

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elmodefoque says on May 18, 2005, 09:57:

colombiano x, mira otra!

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elmodefoque says on May 18, 2005, 10:03:

Will, most Colombianas of middle class and up think just like the ones on this site. There’s no better place than Colombia for gringo guys, but I gotta tell ya, don’t bother trying to hook up with barranquilleras from estrato 1 and under, they only like vallenato dancing kick ass corronchos.

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chillwill says on May 18, 2005, 10:24:

For elmodefoque ... "don’t bother trying to hook up with barranquilleras from estrato 1 and under, they only like vallenato dancing kick ass corronchos."

Sorry ... translation please. :)

Thanks.

- Chill Will

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elmodefoque says on May 18, 2005, 10:28:

corronchos are low life. much like latinas from new york city, they only like rough necks, nice guys need not apply.

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chillwill says on May 18, 2005, 10:33:

Question ... But what does this mean "barranquilleras from estrato 1 and under" ???

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Miguel says on May 18, 2005, 10:50:

chillwill Time to search here on your PBH google...you'll find the definition of estratos, vallenato, as well as corroncho. Also read posts from other gringos/gringas/colombianos/colombianas about Cali and Barranquilla. BIG differences between the two cities on many levels and one wonderful similarity. Time to do your homework.
No joda monocuco guayabero. (kind of like "have a nice day" in currambese" ma o meno)Elmo can correct my gringo errors.

Special question for Elmo
Barranquilla confuses me, and I have about ten questions for you regarding this damn place. The first one is:
Carnaval lasts for 5 days, so why do those curramberos continue the party for another 360?

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amber says on May 18, 2005, 10:52:

no offence intended ColombianoX I don't believe that about all Colombian guys, because i know they're not all the same, but there unfortunatly there seems to be more machistas then not. please don't be offended as u may be one of the good ones. like in all countries there are the good and bad. i am proud of my heritage,but realistic too

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elmodefoque says on May 18, 2005, 11:00:

miguel, a real barranquillero or corroncho likes to be drunk 360 days a year. since moving to nyc i have become a littel more civilized and only drink from wednesday to sunday, that's why i'm already a bit tipsy.

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elmodefoque says on May 18, 2005, 11:03:

amber, from reading a lot of CX's comments, he is one of the nice colombianos, i on the other hand i'm a real sonamanbiche, you give me a chance i'm coming after your chiquito, no matter what, and then not call you again. leave you with a busted chiquito.

I'll get there, when I get there!

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elmodefoque says on May 18, 2005, 11:12:

miguel, i gotta go soon, but tomorrow i will post 10 things that confuses most firt time gringos to curramba (barranquilla)

will, estratos, is a colombian way of social racism. most colombians living in estrato 4 and up don't socialize with lower estratos. the higher the number the better off you're suppose to be. maids, loteria guys are from estrato one. i used to be estrato "-5" and when i return to retire in barranquilla will move up to estrato 1.

I'll get there, when I get there!

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