I've been reading all the posts – I'm still here! I just fell I have nothing to add to the discussions. This one in particular is a gem. Confusion, wit, dissemination of English from different regions.... and you even went on to discuss at length 'velórios'. Here is the same as in the US. 

I'm impressed and very amused and less bemused. Thanks.

I basically don't have any opinions on the subjects, which is sooo unlike me. You don't leave anything else for me to say. Or perhaps I'm in a quiet and meditative mood. Who knows!

Just wanted to say hello.

NN