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El Gallo · Joined: 05 Feb 2007 Posts: 318

Like those generalizations, eh? Or is it generalisations?

It's not just gringos who do the dance. Ask INM. Brits and Canadians can be pretty upset at the process as well. I went to INM with a Brit one day who had a complete fit because there was nowhere to buy coffee while she was waiting. (I was so embarrassed I felt compelled to explain to my fellow waiting applicants she was British and not American)

MO39 · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:01 pm Post subject:

ls650 · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 3484 Location: British Columbia

Milenka · Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Posts: 113 Location: Mexico City

Jetgirly · Joined: 17 Jul 2004 Posts: 741

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TheLongWayHome · Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Posts: 1016 Location: San Luis Piojosi

Cockroach tip: Step on one, do it! Get it over with. Avoid the hooha of trying to find the raid at 7am.

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

MO39 · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:43 pm Post subject:

guatetaliana · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:19 pm Post subject:

I've seen plenty more cockroaches in the US than in Mexico. Way more.

I would also say, don't spend your time being overly cautious about everything. If you're that uptight, it's gonna show and a) you won't enjoy the experience as much, and b) people are going to THINK you're uptight and you won't look cool. Don't start mainlining the tap water, but don't obsess over using bottled water to brush your teeth, either. Like Guy said, come with an open mind, and be observant. That will be the fastest way to make the transition to a new culture.

TheLongWayHome · Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Posts: 1016 Location: San Luis Piojosi

Milenka · Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Posts: 113 Location: Mexico City

kidefl · Joined: 22 Jun 2007 Posts: 40

The best tip from me is to learn Spanish as quick as possible. If you can't roll the R you'll sound, er, um ... gay, wrong country for that. In such case have fun with it, maybe by holding your finger under your tongue as you try to say it, Mexicans will laugh along with you.

If you're a cheapskate never let it be known. Drop a coin often, especially in company of your Mexican friends, and do it as if you've been doing it all your life.

Foreign men should be cautious about eye-balling the women a little too much. Sure the boyz there do it but they have a better idea who she might be related to.

Avoid other Gringos as much as possible. It will retard your growth in learning how to speak and act (unless your plans are only temporary).

You may find lots of sources that tell you to never use native slang in your host nation. It makes you appear you want to be part of a group you could never, ever be in reality. Once you got the R down and have fluidity, let it fly!

I got the Choros my first visit, one of the sickest three days of my life. Remember, as has already been stated, don't plug it up - get it out, lots of fruit. I was unconscious for two of those days and an American tourist I met come to my house and hand-fed me. But you know what? I never got it again.

In my opinion, as written as rule #1, your ability in Spanish is directly related to the benefit and enjoyment of your stay. My social life after three years was more chido than ever in my life, in any country, and it only got better.

thelmadatter · Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:52 pm Post subject: I dunno