Noise, indirect negatives, and dress code... it should be enough to turn me off but my love for the culture is greater. ❤ Thanks for sharing this great video, Brighton!
Yes!! Now I pay attention to the amount of details someone gives. So far, the more detailed directions have been real, and the more general ones have been a misguided attempt to be helpful 😊 I’m not sure this formula will always work though Lol
What a lovely couple with great information. Thanks, Brighton. This was concise and made some important points. You get so much more out of an area if you understand and embrace their culture.
“Chequear” is the proper Spanish term for check. (As in to check on something). “Checar” is the Mexican version. Interestingly “checar” has made it into the DRAE (Diccionario de la Real Academia Española, arbiter of all things to do with the Spanish language), as a Mexican version of “chequear”. I have to “code switch” depending on who I’m with. In Mexico, it’s “checar” all the way. But when I’m with friends from anywhere else in Latin America, I revert back to “chequear”, which is how I first learned it. Then there’s how to say “fridge” in various parts of Latin America…
This is so helpful. I’ve been learning Spanish and some of this is different from what I’ve learned here in USA. You have saved me from some embarrassment. Thanks.
Love this one, Brighton! Super useful. I just watched a BBC vid about a town in Monterrey MX full of Koreans (Kia plant)...and the young lady explains that in Korea "Now" means "in the next 3 seconds"...so it took some getting used to "ahorita" meaning "now or sometime before I die." 😂
Some more tips...Always start with a greeting, Buenos dias, etc. If you text or call. Always "wrap" any negative with a positive, in the beginning or ending of a conversation. Any eye contact with a passing stranger should also be granted a greeting. If someone's late, be graceful. Be informed of Mexican culture and a little history. You will gain immense respect!
All great points. I appreciate this type of video, Brighton. Please do more educational videos about everyday life and cultural norms in MX...gringos may not understand HOW things work in MX...which can cause undue stress and frustration, before they assimilate. For example: greeting someone first, before diving in with a question (donde esta el bano?).
Some great information! Would you say these considerations are true throughout the entire country? Do you find the same cultural differences in La Paz?
😂😂😂 say chamara instead of Jacketa 😂😂😂 Great video! Brighton! Pets: Definitely socioeconomic thing and dependent on the family. My husband his family treat their dogs and animals like family members
Super awesome and fun video, Brighton!! Okay, a couple of notes for Guadalajara: 1) GDL is very pet friendly!! Rentals, restaurants, malls, and some convenience stores. 2) Cars rule!! And pedestrians yield or they get squished. 3) Yes means no is true. 4) Wearing shorts indicates a person is a tourist. That said, can someone tell what the double meaning of "cabeza" is? Gracias.
Great video! I now realize how unintentionally rude I have been in all my trips to Mexico. Quick question on Spanish, I always thought "por cierto" meant "by the way". Shouldn't it be "seguro" for "for sure"? Thanks again!
If you message someone, you ask them how they are doing. AFTER they respond, then you can ask them what you want. But you always ask someone how they are doing expecting them to answer. You never directly ask what you want.
I speak Spanish but I have no clue what the other meanings for cabeza or chorizo are??? Can you give us a hint? Going to Mexico next week and don't want to embarrass myself!! 😂
Pants and shoes ? You'll need to rethink your naked cycling. lol Lots to absorb and I'm sure more. Although we would never fully fit in I'm sure we'd best start trying. Pam has friends that teach English to Asians and Europeans not so much the laws and rules of the language but more so the idioms, just to appear to fit in. It seems the facts are everyone wants to fit in. It's not always what you say it's how you say it. Good 1 Mr B and Thanks to Mayra and Daniel. P n D
I don't understand how lying is being nice. 😢 I mean I understand the pace is different and you need to be patient. But saying I'll be back to buy boy meaning I'll never be back is hurtful.
But if a business owner you will be a fool if you gonna trust a complete stranger saying he is gonna come back, everyone knows that if they don't make the sell right then they are not gonna come back, but there also times when they do come back when the customer buying an item and is checking who is have the lowest prices
Mexican Culture varies around different areas of Mexico!
Noise, indirect negatives, and dress code... it should be enough to turn me off but my love for the culture is greater. ❤ Thanks for sharing this great video, Brighton!
@@nancytrekker thanks for watching Nancy. I agree - these things would definitely turn me off if they were north of the border.
Brighton is putting out some very good content, gracias!
Thanks Dave!
Very fun and informative, thanks Brighton, Mayra, and Daniel!
That was so interesting. What a nice couple. If I was moving there, I would trust them for help.
More videos like this please! This was great!
Very interesting Brighton, I will watch some more of your videos Ahorita!
Thanks Chuck! Now that you're retired you should have lots of time to watch videos!
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Indeed!
Something else I’ve noticed is when you ask for directions sometimes if the person you ask doesn’t know they will just make something up.
Yes!! Now I pay attention to the amount of details someone gives. So far, the more detailed directions have been real, and the more general ones have been a misguided attempt to be helpful 😊 I’m not sure this formula will always work though Lol
What a lovely couple with great information. Thanks, Brighton. This was concise and made some important points. You get so much more out of an area if you understand and embrace their culture.
“Chequear” is the proper Spanish term for check. (As in to check on something). “Checar” is the Mexican version. Interestingly “checar” has made it into the DRAE (Diccionario de la Real Academia Española, arbiter of all things to do with the Spanish language), as a Mexican version of “chequear”. I have to “code switch” depending on who I’m with. In Mexico, it’s “checar” all the way. But when I’m with friends from anywhere else in Latin America, I revert back to “chequear”, which is how I first learned it. Then there’s how to say “fridge” in various parts of Latin America…
This is so helpful. I’ve been learning Spanish and some of this is different from what I’ve learned here in USA. You have saved me from some embarrassment. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful Pamela!
Love this one, Brighton! Super useful.
I just watched a BBC vid about a town in Monterrey MX full of Koreans (Kia plant)...and the young lady explains that in Korea "Now" means "in the next 3 seconds"...so it took some getting used to "ahorita" meaning "now or sometime before I die." 😂
Thanks for sharing that Maysoon. I think Kat must be Korean!
Some more tips...Always start with a greeting, Buenos dias, etc. If you text or call. Always "wrap" any negative with a positive, in the beginning or ending of a conversation. Any eye contact with a passing stranger should also be granted a greeting. If someone's late, be graceful. Be informed of Mexican culture and a little history. You will gain immense respect!
Really good ground floor advice.
Thanks!
Great video! Thank you.
Great information.
Those two are great!
Thanks Gaagi!
Thanks 😊
Welcome 😊
All great points. I appreciate this type of video, Brighton. Please do more educational videos about everyday life and cultural norms in MX...gringos may not understand HOW things work in MX...which can cause undue stress and frustration, before they assimilate. For example: greeting someone first, before diving in with a question (donde esta el bano?).
That was fun! How about someone to tell us about the common hand signals that are used to express a variety of things?
Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Some great information! Would you say these considerations are true throughout the entire country? Do you find the same cultural differences in La Paz?
I'll have a problem toning down my directness, but as a visitor it's up to me to adapt.
Very true! Directness will get you nowhere fast in Mexico.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico I get nowhere fast even now :)
😂😂😂 say chamara instead of Jacketa 😂😂😂
Great video! Brighton!
Pets: Definitely socioeconomic thing and dependent on the family. My husband his family treat their dogs and animals like family members
Thanks for sharing!
Super awesome and fun video, Brighton!! Okay, a couple of notes for Guadalajara: 1) GDL is very pet friendly!! Rentals, restaurants, malls, and some convenience stores. 2) Cars rule!! And pedestrians yield or they get squished. 3) Yes means no is true. 4) Wearing shorts indicates a person is a tourist. That said, can someone tell what the double meaning of "cabeza" is? Gracias.
After staying in Puerto vallarta a week, I realized that I can’t live in PV or Mexico. Make sure you visit awhile before making a move.
Great video! I now realize how unintentionally rude I have been in all my trips to Mexico. Quick question on Spanish, I always thought "por cierto" meant "by the way". Shouldn't it be "seguro" for "for sure"? Thanks again!
If you message someone, you ask them how they are doing. AFTER they respond, then you can ask them what you want. But you always ask someone how they are doing expecting them to answer. You never directly ask what you want.
My parents used to say " I'll think about it" which pretty much meant no 😂
Hah! That’s so true!
I predict this will be my most difficult obstacle. So ironic that they think they’re being polite by not being direct and viceversa. 😅
@ so true! It’s hard to adapt to this style
Is it okay to say I'll think about it (Lo Pensare (accent over the last e) instead of saying you'll be back to buy it later?
I’ll give you another one: Every state has a different culture, don’t take for granted every tip given…
Great point! These are "mostly true" but some are specific to Oaxaca.
Ser decentes con animales no es cuestión “ cultural” es cuestión de ser buena persona ! So as a Mexican I can say : F* that excuse!
When it comes to wearing pants, are blue jeans acceptable or more dress slacks?
I think it depends on the situation. I wear blue jeans a lot and I seem to fit in.
@ What do you think about during a canje?
I speak Spanish but I have no clue what the other meanings for cabeza or chorizo are??? Can you give us a hint? Going to Mexico next week and don't want to embarrass myself!! 😂
Very similar to chaqueta. Having to do with male anatomy
@AlmostRetiredinMexico Aaah! OK 👌🏼
I'll probably find this difficult not to say what I mean or feel since Im very direct with people and dont like to lie.
It’s definitely something difficult to get used to!
Pants and shoes ? You'll need to rethink your naked cycling. lol Lots to absorb and I'm sure more. Although we would never fully fit in I'm sure we'd best start trying. Pam has friends that teach English to Asians and Europeans not so much the laws and rules of the language but more so the idioms, just to appear to fit in. It seems the facts are everyone wants to fit in. It's not always what you say it's how you say it. Good 1 Mr B and Thanks to Mayra and Daniel. P n D
I think it’s “chequear”
Isn't there a water shortage in Oaxaca ?
I believe there are water shortages across most of Mexico.
South mexico never had shortage of water maybe to much water sometimes, the shortage of water if the central and north
I can attest that Mexicans do not say "No", they say "Maybe". In this context, "Maybe" means "Hell No".
so, lying is better than saying no
In Mexican culture, yes.
It’s kinda like Santa Claus. Is it a lie if everyone knows it’s not true?
I don't understand how lying is being nice. 😢 I mean I understand the pace is different and you need to be patient. But saying I'll be back to buy boy meaning I'll never be back is hurtful.
But if a business owner you will be a fool if you gonna trust a complete stranger saying he is gonna come back, everyone knows that if they don't make the sell right then they are not gonna come back, but there also times when they do come back when the customer buying an item and is checking who is have the lowest prices
The women are beautiful
How is it polite to lie, and then sell it to others as nice. Ridiculous in it’s glory allies to everyone doing it.
It's just a cultural difference. If everyone understands it, it's kinda quaint.
Brighton what is your email?
brighton@gen-mex.com