Do and don't in Mexico

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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!

touristguide Member

Member since 15 December 2008

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".

torriani Member

Member since 29 July 2009

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 D Member

Member since 05 August 2009

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.