Mexico in opinion of a foreigner

Mexico and its folklore, Mexico and its people, Mexico and its kitchen, Mexico and its culture... It’s true, this country has a lot. Foreigners who once have visited it fall in love with its peculiarities and even strangeness. Do you want to know more about them?

Mexicans are offended if they are compared with the inhabitants of South America, and even more if the comparison is with the people of Central America.

If some Mexican calls you by name in the diminutive form, it occurs for two reasons: either he or she is your friend, or that person wants something from you.

Mexicans do not like Americans, but each of them visits the restaurants of "McDonalds", "Starbucks", "Burger King", they go to the game with "Yankees" and wait for the "Patriots" will once again become champions.

When in a public place someone starts to speak English, the Mexicans tend to start to talk quieter, to whisper even.

In Mexico, all the people sell something: on the street corners, right from home or small pickup.

Mexicans can use any, even the slightest excuse to make a party. A huge number of people, often unknown, will come to it.

Every Mexican, besides being a Catholic, refers to another religion, and its name is football. During the world championships the classes at schools and universities, the working day are interrupted - all the people watch football. Sports commentators of Mexico are able to drawl the word "Go-o-oal!" for approximately thirty seconds... Mexicans are one of the most active fans.

If you have made an appointment with a Mexican at 4:00 p.m., be about he will come at 4:30 at best.

In Mexico, the expression «ahorita» (literally "in a minute") and «al ratito» (literally "very soon") means "within 30 minutes" or "never" or "do not bother me", depending on the context of the conversation.

Mexicans are actively engaged in personal hygiene and they are irritated with people who smell of sweat.

People in Mexico use hair gel in large quantities: sometimes it seems that a minimum of its use is at least a half of a jar per day.

Telephone calls in Mexico are usually begun with a word «Bueno», said with a question mark (literally, "Well?").

It’s always difficult to a Mexican to say the usual "No" or "I don’t know", he will seek some excuse or even make a small lie to get out of the situation beginning his argument with a phrase «Lo que pasa es que ...» (something like " You see, the thing is ...").

Mexicans are the only nation that looks at death with graceful mockery, but at their dead with respect and longing.

If you suddenly started talking with a stranger Mexican in the street, in most cases you will receive a courteous response.

When Mexicans walk on the street, they do it on its shaded side.

Every Mexican knows that the capital's residents drive cars the worst in the country.

It seems that Mexicans believe that even a drop of chili or hot sauce (salsa) is enough to kill an foreigner. They are always surprised and asked sympathetically: "Spicy, huh?"

Mexicans add a lemon juice and salsa or chili to absolutely everything.

Mexicans consume carbonated drinks, especially Coca-Cola, in staggering quantities.

Mexicans instinctively look for flatbread (tortillas) and salsa when sit down to eat. Ever since the days of the Aztecs they replace eating utensils with tortillas.

In the street “fast-foods” selling tacos the plates are covered with a plastic bag. After the end of the meal it is simply discarded – and the dish is ready for a new client.

Mexico can boast of a long list of delicious dishes for a hangover cure. One of the most popular is a spicy soup.