What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Merida?
We asked people in Merida if they could share any humorous cultural blunders they commited. For new expats, keep in mind that these incidents are an inevitable part of expat life. Learning to laugh about them is the key!...
"I said a word in Puerto Rican Spanish that is very commonly used to mean 'to take', and it means to have sex in Mexican Spanish. It made people laugh. But I turned it around and told them but you guys say this word for the meaning of insect and that is a sexual word in Puerto Rico. They would laugh. You got to realize words mean different things in different societies and not to take yourself too seriously," said a member in Merida, Mexico.
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"Not that we have noticed yet, but I'm sure that will be happening in the future :-)," remarked another expat who made the move to Merida, Mexico.
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What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Merida?
If you live in Merida, newcomers to Merida would love to hear your answer to this question.
