Last year I conducted a survey of expats in Rio. I had a lot of interesting feedback from the expat community (also heard via the grapevine that a couple of unnamed expat organizations had their feathers ruffled by the whole thing... how silly!) and am considering doing another survey this year. However, it's only worth it for me to do it if it is content that my readers want. To help me gauge the level of interest, please respond in the comments forum or send me an email at dailyriolife at gmail dot com with any suggestions or ideas - what did you find helpful last time, what do you want to know, what should I ask. Here is a link to all of the results of last year's survey of Rio de Janeiro Expats.
Oh I should mention - there is a possibility that there will be a really SWEET prize for one lucky participant to win...
I say go for it! Obviously, some feathers need to be ruffled!
Posted by: Rachel | November 23, 2010 at 10:50 AM
I say go for it too....if you want any feedback for your second survey, I've been here over a year now and will probably have some input this time around...just shoot m an email when it's time tricialynnchaves at gmail.
Posted by: TLC | November 23, 2010 at 12:35 PM
I will be moving to Brazil with my husband and daughters in a few months.
I've been reading your Daily Life in Rio since I found it and I admit it has helped me a lot.
I think this new survey will be very useful.
I will follow you!!
Posted by: Maria | November 23, 2010 at 05:42 PM
Ok great - so what about content? What do inquiring minds want to know about the expats of Rio de Janeiro?
Posted by: Daily Rio Life | November 23, 2010 at 07:11 PM
What about asking where people call home? Is it Brazil or their home country.
What worked best for you to learn Portuguese? Rosetta/ Personal Classes??
I know that your blog is about Rio de Janerio the city but so many people read it all over Brazil- Maybe doing a simple question like "Where do you live in Brazil?" I know that I have to visit Rio about twice a month but I don't live there... maybe even a comparison of best cities for expats??
Just ideas :) I am curious to participate and read!!
Sara
Posted by: Sara | November 24, 2010 at 08:19 AM
Here's one thing that I always have my doubts about...tipping. Say you go to the salon, you have two different people doing your mani/pedi, you have a colorist, and the colorist's assistant, you have the one who cuts your hair, the one who does the conditioning treatment and escova...damn...HOW MANY people can possibly be involved in one appointment, and how much should you be tipping?
Posted by: Account Deleted | November 24, 2010 at 02:51 PM
as mentioned before, this blog has the most useful place we found on the internet for tips on moving to Rio, the survey was really good and i hope you can do it again.
the "what to bring", "shopping" and "neighbourhoods" sections were really useful.
Posted by: Florencia | November 24, 2010 at 03:42 PM
Please do your survey! Just found out that we'll be moving to Rio this coming summer. Lots of questions, of course. Hopefully we'll find some answers. Thank you!
Posted by: David | November 29, 2010 at 10:04 PM
Please do the survey!
Posted by: carolyn | December 11, 2010 at 07:37 AM