What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Guadalajara?
We asked people in Guadalajara 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 ordered 1.1 lbs of american cheese, not understanding the difference between a kilo and a pound when we first arrived. We ate cheese for a month," remarked another expat in Guadalajara, Mexico.
"In my clumsy attempts to learn Spanish, I crammed on a few words, so when I went to McDonald's (which, believe it or not, here is the epitome of a swanky hang-out) to buy an ice cream, I said to the girl at the counter "Un coño de vainilla, por favor" (A vanilla cone, please), without knowing that "cono", which is the right word, is NOWHERE similar to the word "coño", which means something quite off-color... I'm no longer allowed at that McDonald's," said a member in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Guadalajara?
If you live in Guadalajara, newcomers to Guadalajara would love to hear your answer to this question.
