Silly Brazilians

[Euterpe]

No, they were definitely Brazillian. The yellow and green outfits made it pretty obvious. Maybe it's because we'd just had three Brazillians start working there that week, and they were able to give our safety speil in Portuguese... I had to load a gate which was entirely Brazillians, and they were fun... I learned how to say "pull on the yellow strap," but saying that to a group wearing yellow *everything* just caused more confusion. I'm talking matching yellow shoes, socks, shirts, sweaters, shorts, fanny packs... EVERYTHING. But they were still well behaved, and the Tower said they didn't talk loud or sing or anything during the flight either. So I really have no complaints.

The cheerleaders I agree with totally... although again, I had no problems at Soarin' with them. Maybe we intimidate them? I don't know. But yes, back at the hotel... Your life isn't complete until you've been cussed out by an eight year old in pig tails for miscounting her change.

[Pinoy_Stitch_84]

I was more than willing to learn Portuguese and Spanish, but because of some of the disrespectful Brazilians and Hispanics at the parks, FORGET IT! I'm not going to play the game of "I don't speak English, speak Spanish." When I start speaking to these losers in Spanish, they're still speaking English anyway. And when I go back to speaking English, same vicious cycle of "I don't speak English, speak Spanish."

What am I suppose to do? I'd prefer they select a language to speak and not bounce back and forth unless we have that agreement (which I never will when it comes to guests. Speak to me in one language and stay with it). It also makes no sense for them to ask me "habla espanyol?" (I know it's spelled wrong but OH WELL!) when they're not going to use it anyway.

I'm so close to telling them the next time they ask me to speak Spanish or whatever language it is these foreigners speak: "Learn English next time you come to this country you foolish, mindless, slime balls, with no morals, ethics, or consideration for anybody including yourselves." Though it is NOT my problem that some of them don't speak English, it becomes MY problem when safety is at risk (and it always is because these idiots pay no attention to anyone :D: ).

FORGIVE ME GUYS! PLEASE?

[CycloneMan]

I had a similar strange incident with a Brazilian Teen tour group this past week. I was at Epcot with a 16 yo Grandnephew this past Monday and it was a lttle after 8. The park was very slow and so instead of staying by the fence next to Mexico (on the Norway side) I agreed to his request that we go on Maelstrom. I was surprised when we got off as that area was then very crowded with Brazilian kids.

I was in my ECV and trying to maneuver into a position where I could see the Lagoon center between people. A couple of the girls noticed me, and after some sudden conversation they squeezed together to open a space so I could pull th ECV right up to the fence and guestured to me to pull in, so I was able to have a decent view. My GN was able to stand directly behind be for a good view also.

Maybe they are learning some manners.

I'm Cheshire Figment's grand nephew, and I must agree with him. There were alot of Brazilian tour groups everywhere but they seemed very decent compared to the horror stories I've heard.

-Dainan "Maybe I got lucky?" Rafferty

[Pinoy_Stitch_84]

I wonder if it's because you're more attractive than me 'cause I hear Brazilians prefer attractive people from not so attractive people. Besides, they love to take people to bed.

[CycloneMan]

^I wouldn't go that far ! I'm not that appealing! Though I thought it was funny when a whole group took up the first row on Stitch's Great Mistake and kept pulling down the harness before the show started,a nd would looked confused and freak out when it wouldn't stay.

-Dainan " :p: " Rafferty

[Euterpe]

Best I can assume is that I treat everyone equally, something that pinoy_stitch may not do. I think if you expect guests to cause problems... well, you're rarely disappointed. I've always wondered why I'm not the one getting spit on and flipped off and all the other horror stories at Soarin', when you're less likely to get a free fast pass or anything like that from me. All I can guess is that it's because I'm open to everyone and I try my best to be fair. That includes packs of 43 Brazillians, all getting the same treatment as people from anywhere else on the globe.

[Pinoy_Stitch_84]

The only reason why I started this tread was out of anger and I do apologize for some of the graphic and horrible postings of mine. I'm just concerned that some Brazilian group, and it has happened to me once, is going to report me to my manager because I'm not being nice. All I do is tell them which row or rows to go to on the ride, do my safety spiel, and lock their seatbelts for them. These Brazilian girls got mad because I wouldn't let them sit in the rows they wanted to sit in. A row at the ride I work at can only seat so many people. I also had a Brazilian old woman who kept on going to a row she wanted to go to and I wasn't even done telling her family where to go. My concern is their safety 'cause if anything happens to them, I get in trouble and I don't want that.

I'm even nice to them about which rows to go to on the ride, yet I receive threats that they will go to my manager and tell him/her about how I'm controlling them. My managers know that I'm doing my job the right way though so I guess I have nothing to worry about especially those shallow threats. Ridiculous.

[mechurchlady]

I would not worry about it. Management knows about stupid guests and you would probably not get in trouble. It is not just the Brazilians that do this and I used to see people do crazy things against the orders of the CMs. Not much you can do with them. I have stood there as people get in front of me and I am standing there not able to board then the lines are a mess and the parties wont go at the same time.

Do your job right, have lots of witnesses and a sound testimony.

[futureimagineer]

I have seen these groups of Brazilians on Main Street. They where blocking the store doors and flooding the sidewalks and street so it was pretty hard just to get halfway down Main Street. I hope they aren't there next time I go to WDW.

[Main Streeter]

The only reason why I started this tread was out of anger and I do apologize for some of the graphic and horrible postings of mine. I'm just concerned that some Brazilian group, and it has happened to me once, is going to report me to my manager because I'm not being nice. All I do is tell them which row or rows to go to on the ride, do my safety spiel, and lock their seatbelts for them.

Pinoy, SGT site was begun to vent, share bad days, get some advice, & to laugh so CMs could go on the next day. I've read your posts, feel your frustrations & do well understand you anxiety. I've never thought you were graphic or horrible. Maybe I missed something. ;) Although you say your managers believe you are doing a good job & know your CM skills are for the safety of the guests, why not note all this down & go in to speak with your complex manager, location managers & all leads you feel know you your traits on stage? Sure couldn't hurt your situation & most of all your feelings! This is not an infantile nor feel sorry for me approach. I'd view this as a CM job safety method. As CMs, you & I realize we can't always count on witnesses & sound testemony. "Sound testimony" at Disney? :D: Go in for a chat & see if this relieves the pressure & stress. My advice is free. :) Remember - you get what you pay for. :soap: