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[QUOTE=Puta Playa]Has anyone had the experience of needing to get away from a chaste and clingy boss or co-worker in Rio, one who doesn't approve of our hobby? If so, how did you handle it?

I am in the situation of traveling with someone who wants to take the same flights in and out, stay at the same hotel, *let's* go see things, yada, yada, yada. It would be extremely unwise to even hint at anything about GDP's, as his code of ethics and beliefs is opposed to this..and he is my superior at work.

Everytime I try to move my flight out, he says yeah, lets stay a couple more days....err..whilst I think..."no I am trying to get away from you, sir!..soon I'll have used all my vacation trying to outlast you"

I think the best I can do is to get a different hotel and buy time that way, but I can't seem to outlast him on the days in Rio.

Any advice, anecdotes, stuff like that?[/QUOTE]
I was actually faced with your exact same situation about 20 or so years ago, although it wasn't in Brazil (it was in what was then West Germany). I said I was sorry but that I had distant relatives at some distance from the city that I had promised to get together with. I said that I was German on my mother's side (a total fabrication). So tell your boss you have Brazilian relatives that you have committed to, and if your name isn't Luso-Brazilian, say they are your mother's relatives.

[QUOTE=Puta Playa]Has anyone had the experience of needing to get away from a chaste and clingy boss or co-worker in Rio, one who doesn't approve of our hobby? If so, how did you handle it?

I am in the situation of traveling with someone who wants to take the same flights in and out, stay at the same hotel, *let's* go see things, yada, yada, yada. It would be extremely unwise to even hint at anything about GDP's, as his code of ethics and beliefs is opposed to this..and he is my superior at work.

Everytime I try to move my flight out, he says yeah, lets stay a couple more days....err..whilst I think..."no I am trying to get away from you, sir!..soon I'll have used all my vacation trying to outlast you"

I think the best I can do is to get a different hotel and buy time that way, but I can't seem to outlast him on the days in Rio.

Any advice, anecdotes, stuff like that?[/QUOTE]
Dude, those are the main ones. I have known preachers to go down to Rio and could not resist the temptation of a Brazilian GDP. Give him a chance. Tell him of advice you were given to go to a nice bar. Then take him to 4X4 in the daytime and watch how he reacts. You will probably create a monster.

[QUOTE=Puta Playa]Has anyone had the experience of needing to get away from a chaste and clingy boss or co-worker in Rio, one who doesn't approve of our hobby? If so, how did you handle it?

I am in the situation of traveling with someone who wants to take the same flights in and out, stay at the same hotel, *let's* go see things, yada, yada, yada. It would be extremely unwise to even hint at anything about GDP's, as his code of ethics and beliefs is opposed to this..and he is my superior at work.

Everytime I try to move my flight out, he says yeah, lets stay a couple more days....err..whilst I think..."no I am trying to get away from you, sir!..soon I'll have used all my vacation trying to outlast you"

I think the best I can do is to get a different hotel and buy time that way, but I can't seem to outlast him on the days in Rio.

Any advice, anecdotes, stuff like that?[/QUOTE]

Just out of curiosity. From which country you are from? I'm asking this just to know, because I've been living in several different countries and I have never heard that an employee has to have his vacation with his boss.

Why don't you say that its your vacation, which you want to spend by yourself?

[QUOTE=Perkele]Just out of curiosity. From which country you are from? I'm asking this just to know, because I've been living in several different countries and I have never heard that an employee has to have his vacation with his boss.

Why don't you say that its your vacation, which you want to spend by yourself?[/QUOTE]Business brings me to Brazil. The business isn't in Rio, Rio is just a entry and departure place. Vacation days must be used for time spent doing non-business things like hanging out in Rio. USA business ethics rules.

I'd tell him straight away that I'm using vacation days, so I'm spending time solo, but he is my boss, it's his first time in Brazil, and he would be offended if I alienated him in foreign country for unclear reasons.

Thanks to all who have given me tips. I had a good mongering opportunity ruined by a coworker like this once and I'm not letting it happen again. Mongering isn't a socially acceptable hobby here in the USA, so I keep that on the DL during these business trips unless I'm with a clearly like-minded fiend.

[QUOTE=Puta Playa]Has anyone had the experience of needing to get away from a chaste and clingy boss or co-worker in Rio, one who doesn't approve of our hobby? If so, how did you handle it?

I am in the situation of traveling with someone who wants to take the same flights in and out, stay at the same hotel, *let's* go see things, yada, yada, yada. It would be extremely unwise to even hint at anything about GDP's, as his code of ethics and beliefs is opposed to this..and he is my superior at work.

Everytime I try to move my flight out, he says yeah, lets stay a couple more days....err..whilst I think..."no I am trying to get away from you, sir!..soon I'll have used all my vacation trying to outlast you"

I think the best I can do is to get a different hotel and buy time that way, but I can't seem to outlast him on the days in Rio.

Any advice, anecdotes, stuff like that?[/QUOTE]

I go down to Rio with colleagues all the time, and I manage to keep the hobby secret from them. So here is some advice:

1. Spend some time with the boss during daytime, doing some sightseeing. (It's actually cool to do that kind of stuff for a change). Then claim you are wiped out and want to hit the mattress early. Voila, an evening of terma time can follow.

2. On another afternoon claim you have to see the Metro system, and that you will see your boss for dinner at 10 or so. Nobody is really interested in seeing the Metro; so the boss will not join you. Then take the metro to Uruguaiana and hit 4x4 from 4 to 9 pm.

3. Take a late dinner at the dive outside help and watch your boss react to the gdps attacking. Claim you had no idea this was going on here, if you must. But who knows, this may be his thing after all.

4. Get his appetite going by hitting a tourist samba show, like the (pretty decent, actually) at Plataforma 1. If he takes this well and wants more, then you can hit a place like Barbarella. Avoid take-out at that stage. If he can stomach Barbarella, then you can suggest a terma. (Of course you have to claim at each step that the bellhop or concierge or front desk guy gave you the info.) If this works and turns him into a fellow monger, this has a HUGE upside for you: the boss may like you as his wingman, schedule more bizz trips to Rio and take you along. :D

[QUOTE=Mr Enternational]Dude, those are the main ones. I have known preachers to go down to Rio and could not resist the temptation of a Brazilian GDP. Give him a chance. Tell him of advice you were given to go to a nice bar. Then take him to 4X4 in the daytime and watch how he reacts. You will probably create a monster.[/QUOTE]

LOL +1, been there also!

Trying to be all good employee, then the next thing I know my boss is telling me to beat it! AWWWWww, "I have an appointment to keep" Yea right, saw GDP from Taboao slip in to his room as I was heading to lobby. How I know she was a GDP? I fucked her last business trip.

I am glad I work for myself now!

[QUOTE=Alex Deuce]LOL +1, been there also!

Trying to be all good employee, then the next thing I know my boss is telling me to beat it! AWWWWww, "I have an appointment to keep" [/QUOTE]Yeah, I am hoping he's cloaked, but I doubt that. He tried to get his wife to agree to fly down and meet him.

[QUOTE=Euro100]I go down to Rio with colleagues all the time, and I manage to keep the hobby secret from them. So here is some advice:

1. Spend some time with the boss during daytime, doing some sightseeing. (It's actually cool to do that kind of stuff for a change). :D[/QUOTE]Euro, thanks these are all great tips. I will use the metro one for sure (VM), and maybe the 'I'm sick' one (Monte Carlo) that was suggested before.

The one about sightseeing for a change, that's strikes a chord. I've been most of the way around the world, but spend most of the time chasing poontang and don't see much. If only there were a 'bang tour bus' with the terma right on board. There's an idea for the venture capital guys out there.

Has anyone been following the AirFrance Flight from Rio to Paris that appears to have just vanished into thin air. This is interesting! Maybe it's a coverup! here's a link:

[url]http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iOegnahAFcEgwJZ4WKGkVz9Dgq5wD98KR2R81[/url]

[QUOTE=MrLowDown]Has anyone been following the AirFrance Flight from Rio to Paris that appears to have just vanished into thin air. This is interesting! Maybe it's a coverup! here's a link:

[url]http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iOegnahAFcEgwJZ4WKGkVz9Dgq5wD98KR2R81[/url][/QUOTE]

Just vanished ? Where have you been ? It`s been in the news everyday since june 1st.

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[QUOTE=Ryjerrob]A little video I made with windows movie maker............
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Great video!

[QUOTE=Ryjerrob]A little video I made with windows movie maker............

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I hope you or one of your buddies got to bang that blonde at the beach.

[QUOTE=Ryjerrob]A little video I made with windows movie maker............

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Tell the Blonde with the sun glasses to smile next time.

[QUOTE=Ryjerrob]A little video I made with windows movie maker............

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I enjoyed your video. I would love to see more of them.

[QUOTE=Ryjerrob]A little video I made with windows movie maker............

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Very nice. Very nice indeed. I stand corrected. This is your BEST post.

RR