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Why is the toilet paper never thrown into the toilet but into a separate bin?
“The plumbings are so small that they would get stuck otherwise.”
Why is the shower water never hot?
“It is. But with an electric shower, the lower the pressure, the warmer the water. If you take a shower with high pressure, you’ll only end up with freezing water.”
Why do people clap their hands instead of knocking or using a doorbell?
“It’s louder. And remember, you always clap three times.”
Why are the tree trunks in villages painted white?
It makes the villages look cleaner and nicer.
It protects the tree trunks from insects and diseases.
I have no idea.
Why do bus drivers let homeless people in for free?
“They know they don’t have money to pay. There is a huge debate in going on in Asunción, though.”
What does the nasal “heeeeeee” mean?
This is the Guaraní word for yes. But watch out, if it’s long, it means: ‘I have no idea what you’re talking about.