“When I first started dating my current partner, I had several uncomfortable moments with his mother. Born and raised in the Soviet Union, she simply did not understand why I kept saying “I’m sorry” or “Excuse me” whenever I was in her way or accidentally tripped over her. As a clumsy person myself, it just came naturally. However, when she plainly asked why, I was unable to answer — immediately, at least. She was visibly uncomfortable with the matter, which only made it worse for me.”
Andrea Fischer, Writer
It’s not as bad as in Canada, but what’s behind the epidemic of apologetic Mexicans?
Twenty years ago, Louisa Rogers’ move to Mexico opened her eyes to how politeness here — including everything from casual greetings to formal address — acts as a vital social…
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There’s no feeling quite like a man screaming “¡GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!” to get you in the Mexican spirit.
