Do and don't in Mexico

Last activity 31 July 2010 by torriani

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expat.comYour favourite team20 November 2008 09:17:46

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Are you living in Mexico? We need you to share your experience of the local customs

Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Mexico?

Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Mexico?

Thanks!

touristguideMember15 December 2008 05:03:44

Here`s a "dont"... don`t get impatient in traffic and honk your horn to the tune of..."shave and a haircut, two bits",
this is considered an insult and I`ve seen drivers get out of there cars and start fighting because in Mexico it means...
"chinga tu madre, es mejor"... that is.. F... your mother, she`s best".

torrianiMember30 July 2009 00:30:45

Horn honking seems to be standard practice for taxi drivers - it is safer than leaving the car and fight. Observed.

La DMember05 August 2009 08:48:39

Do: always look over your shoulder before getting into your car in a parking lot. You never know.
Don't: take a "taxi libre"; Choose a taxi of a "sitio" it may be a little bit more expensive but a lot safer.

torrianiMember31 July 2010 02:41:34

yes, i am living in mx for about 3-4 month / year

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