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saraswati
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| moonraven wrote: |
| Banks are a pain in the neck here, but we don't make it any easier on ourselves if we ask them to go against regulatons that we should be aware of. |
We've talked about this before. Yes, this site is for those who have questions which is why I initially posted a note suggesting that one open an account as soon as one has an FM3. Yet, you respond by alluding that the teacher I spoke of had in some way expected the bank to go against regulations (See quote above.) and as such engage in an illegal procedure. I made no such allusion. No offense intended but maybe you should be the one to re-read my post.
I have no interest in engaging in debate with you. I simply feel that your comment was meant more to cast aspertions rather than respond to the intial query. |
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Ben Round de Bloc
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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. . . we don't make it any easier on ourselves if we ask them to go against regulations that we should be aware of.
- moonraven |
Based on my personal experiences in this country, I tend to disagree. In Mexico there's a plethora of laws, ordinances, and regulations. We shouldn't expect people break or bend the rules for us, but it doesn't hurt to ask. There's lots of flexibility in the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and regulations in this country. I'm not saying that this way of doing things is right or wrong, just that that's the way the system functions here. Among my reasons for living here, changing the system is not a priority. Many times asking someone to bend the rules does, in fact, make it easier on us. When in Rome (or Mexico) . . .
[Just my personal opinion here. Feel free to take it or leave it. *adjusting my flame-proof guayabera*] |
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moonraven
Joined: 24 Mar 2004
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I agree that there is a lot of flexibility--read arbitrary enforcement--in regard to rules here in Mexico, and that it doesn't hurt to ask--but only if you are savvy enough to know HOW to do that, and WHOM to ask.
Unfortunately, most foreigners new to Mexico polarize the situation by alluding to the irrationality and inefficiency of the processes here, which immediately puts the person you would like to bend the rules for you in a defensive posture.
So for newcomers--who also probably speak very little Spanish--I suggest both adjusting your expectations and following the rules--no matter how byzantine they may appear to you. Your stress level will be much lower, and you can enjoy yourself. |
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