What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Merida?

"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," remarked another expat in Merida, Mexico.

"It is important to be aware of cultural nuances when visiting Merida. Respect the local customs and dress conservatively by avoiding revealing clothing, particularly when visiting public or religious sites. Show respect to the local people by allowing them to set the pace of conversations and not engaging in any debates or discussions about religious topics, as this could be considered offensive. Additionally, avoid speaking loudly in public places as this is considered impolite in Merida. Furthermore, do not attempt to take photographs of people without obtaining their permission first, as this could be considered intrusive," said a member in Merida, Mexico.

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