All posts in "Personal Stories & Opinions"
The Ojos Sospechosos of Latin America
When some locals of Latin America are unnecessarily suspicious of you and give you that look, The look of “ojos sospechosos.”
How to Get a Free Mask in Mexico City
A small story of the illogical enforcement of Covid rules in restaurants in Mexico City.
The Entitled Gringo of Latin America
Do gringos often act entitled in Latin America?
Half Ass Work in Latin America
Discussing the observation made sometimes about how it seems the quality of some services & products in Latin America is more commonly half assed.
Initial Experiences with the Postal Service in Latin America
Discussing my initial experiences with the postal service in Latin America & how I’ll have to deal with them again in the coming month.
The Gringo-Mexican War Over a Fan
A brief return from my month break from writing as I give the latest on a war over the use of my fan in my latest apartment.
The Great Insult to Latina Mothers: Deny Their Food
When Latinos demand that you eat their food. Is it rude to reject the food offered? Does it depend on the social context?
The Latino Generosity in Sharing
Discussing a slight cultural detail that some gringos notice about Latinos in Latin America.