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Actually, I have a different and -- knowing LATINO men as I do -- I suspect a more accurate interpretation of this phenomenon than yours.

Latino men are traditionally fixated on blonde, light eyed, light skinned women. Why? Because it's not the same ol' same ol'... it's DIFFERENT. STRANGE. And most men (of any nationality) like STRANGE.

There are cultural and historical reasons for it. Light skinned women with Caucasian features, light eyes and blonde hair have traditionally been sought after by Latino men as mates to "mejorar la raza". Racist? You betcha.

Now, even though I'm a Latino, I am in agreement with everything described in this thread regarding gringas. I would add something else besides - they are BORING. Like a Barbie Doll, they are nice to look at but utterly without flavor.

Mis dos cheles blancos,

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Actually, I have a different and -- knowing LATINO men as I do -- I suspect a more accurate interpretation of this phenomenon than yours.

Latino men are traditionally fixated on blonde, light eyed, light skinned women. Why? Because it's not the same ol' same ol'... it's DIFFERENT. STRANGE. And most men (of any nationality) like STRANGE.

There are cultural and historical reasons for it. Light skinned women with Caucasian features, light eyes and blonde hair have traditionally been sought after by Latino men as mates to "mejorar la raza". Racist? You betcha.

Now, even though I'm a Latino, I am in agreement with everything described in this thread regarding gringas. I would add something else besides - they are BORING. Like a Barbie Doll, they are nice to look at but utterly without flavor.

Mis dos cheles blancos,

mh


That's putting it pretty well. I love the intensity of latinas, the flavor, their spiciness. I find all that lacking iin most gringas, they are waaaay too uptight, but so are most Americans, not just the gringas.

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Their has been some good responses here and i think all bases have been covered.Do i hate gringas-NO. At 50 am i going to be attractive to them-NO.Am i going to chase them here -NO.If something falls into my lap will i roll with it -YES How do i deal with it?When i see a hot younger/older gringa i remind myself that in Costa Rica she's worth $60 and dont give them or there attitude the time of day.

I completely agree with Cujo on this one. I'm the whitest gringo you'll ever meet so it's not the "something-different factor."

I would go for a Latina the majority of the time over a gringa...but I still love gringas. Women are women no matter where you go. Some trees have more bad apples than others but there's good apples to be had from whatever tree you're picking from.

Well... Let me jump in here.

I'm a gringo. Plain and simple. But for some reason I have always and I mean ALL my life preferred the look of the sun tanned, blonde, blue eyed bathing beauties. So, I would think that kind of shoots down the "strange" theory, at least for me. Since going to CR I've learned to love the look of a fineassed Latina.

For me it is A*T*T*I*T*U*D*E! You have your Columbians at the DR, who have shi* attitudes and to me they just aren't worth the time. Fine as hell...Yep. give them the time of day........Hell naw! Same thing here in the states. I'm not a fan of strip clubs I've kind of always looked at it like being a K*D in the candy store with no money. You look and drool but you ain't gettin any of it. When I do go though I find myself less attracted to the the girls who have the "I am the hottest piece of ass on the planet" attitude. F them! You ain't chit, Homie don''t play dat! and NEXT, mf'er. NEXT.

Now having said that, let me say this too. I believe more American women in general have that piss poor attitude than do women from just about any where else in the world. It has nothing to do with their looks but more with our culture. I'll even go one step further than that and say WE (American) men have a piss poor attitude too! In general. We visit other countries and the locals can pick us out a mile away. With our swagger, our money and our inability to speak their language (me included). That's why much of the world labels us as the "Ugly Americans". It has nothing to do with our looks, with the exception of possible mine own, but with our attitude.

I'll close by saying give me a pretty girl with a good attitude over a smokin hot beautiful babe with a shit attitude any day. It doesn't matter is she looks anglo or latina.

KenLee

Over the years (because trust, this isn't the first time this subject has come up )

This is a spot on response other members have said but in different sort of ways. To me, the point is lost when we use attitude as an excuse for any sort of physical attraction comprimise.

I can appreciate this response because it seems genuine to how some members feel, is it the majority, minority? Who cares...

So to understand where I'm coming from is to understand visually, without a doubt a stripper like blondie is def what gets my attention. If you notice I never mention attitude in any capacity....Why? Because again, I rely on myself to ensure I'm with those willing to be on the program.

Just as all of us shouldn't rely on "price trends" in CR or buyers markets, always handle your own negotiation regardless of what's happening. But of course that's a different subject covered ad nausem over the years...



Cujo

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Well....... if it is purely look than I'm a a full fledged gringa/anglo lover. No apologies from me.

Don't get me wrong dealing with attitude I can handle too but...... why?

KenLee

Ken-GREAT post. cuj i understand where your coming from but girls have attitudes all over(U.S.,CR, etc) p4p or not.

Cujo wrote:

"Over the years (because trust, this isn't the first time this subject has come up )

This is a spot on response other members have said but in different sort of ways. To me, the point is lost when we use attitude as an excuse for any sort of physical attraction comprimise.

I can appreciate this response because it seems genuine to how some members feel, is it the majority, minority? Who cares...

So to understand where I'm coming from is to understand visually, without a doubt a stripper like blondie is def what gets my attention. If you notice I never mention attitude in any capacity....Why? Because again, I rely on myself to ensure I'm with those willing to be on the program."

Members of all ages and race are making the point that gringas have the worst "attitude" on the planet. You also acknowledge this. The fact that you are able to deal with it is irrelevant to this discussion IMHO.

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I think the assumption that you're even going to have to handle an attitude is half the battle.... The flat assumption that gringas can't act right is overwhelming. Can we expect some sort of drama from our latina counterparts? It's been known to happen...


Cujo

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"Pain is the fuel that fans the flames of my pyre. A battle plan is only as good as the general carrying it out on the field. This is my war son, and I have the biggest bombs and the smallest conscience"...

Nah...the real of it is we are talking tastes, what we are attracted to... In an effort to "give up" on gringas we bring "attitude" into the equation to make it better.

Wheather any of us can deal with it is irrelavant I guess, because after all, I'm sure you've met "1 or 2" latinas with attitudes....right?

So again to understand me is to understand the visual or physical preference angle.... Not the attitude.

I just don't mention the attitude because I wouldn't rely on anything but me regardless of the type of chica I'm speaking with..


Cujo

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"Pain is the fuel that fans the flames of my pyre. A battle plan is only as good as the general carrying it out on the field. This is my war son, and I have the biggest bombs and the smallest conscience"...

Late 50's white guy - Probably because of CR, I'm now only attracted to Latinas. Gringas have become a turnoff. I have a Mexican GF, have taken over a dozen college courses in Spanish and can Salsa (a huge advantage!). They're saying that hispanics will be the dominant ethnicity in Texas within 5 years. Life is good with my latina and meeting others in the salsa clubs right here in the US. I stand by those who are more attracted to the latinas!

Tada...!! May I ask if that has anything to do with being able to court a youger woman in CR? Hey....nothing wrong with that, we all enjoy the softer skin of girls in their 20's etc..

But lets just be real about it, when we bring attitude in the equation it helps mask the fact we aren't going to court our younger gringa counterparts....I get it.

But we must tred lightly how we speak so emotional responses don't clutter a thread. I appreciate all these responses because someday I will be right behind you guys. I do what I can to learn as much as I can through observing those older and wiser.

Years ago in a different thread, I simply wondered when/how this will happen to me. Not being able to keep the thread clear of emotional responses made it come to an end.


Cujo

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Srilm,

That is exactly why I put in gringa/anglo. A gringa can be African American so to for someone to say they don't like the Gringa look that would cover basically every look in the world.

I think there is also the issue of P4P going on. Yeah, you can go to CR and hook-up (date) with hot working girl latinas in their 20s. You can stay in the states and hook-up (date) with hot working girl anglo looking girls.

Hell I'll even go so far as to say you can do both in both places even if they aren't working girls but YOU BETTER have something that they want. There has to be something. There are all kinds of motivations and reasons. Find a young girl that has father issues and you can make it happen, if you can fulfill her wants, needs and desires. Your age and your looks have little to do with it IF, and that is a BIG IF, you can fill some need, want or desire in her. It can be security, she may actually even be attracted older men (HEY it CAN happen/ I'm not saying it happens a lot but it can), you could even appeal to her on an intellectual basis. There are all types and all sizes to choose from. It is good we disagree on what we like.

I think the point Cujo is making that there is a great deal of American girl bashing that goes on here. I think he is questioning, Is that a result lack of physical attraction? Or is it the result that guys going to CR are able "date" younger women and therefore they become anti-gringa. If (again a big if but IF) we had LEGAL places here in the US similar to the DR, HLH, Relax, SL would you then find yourself again attracted to the "gringa" look. If so, then perhaps he is right and it is "sour grapes".

To each his own. But, I simply can not help myself when it comes to physical attraction. If there is a group of hot women usually my eye will be drawn to the blonde. But at the end of the day... I like women PERIOD.

KenLee

Bravo Ken Lee


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