Mexico's Unwritten RULES | Break Them at Your Own Risk!

[@TrueMexico]

What unwritten rules did I miss? There are probably so many :) Let everyone know in the comments. Support Tío Paul and the channel with a Paypal tip! www.paypal.me/TrueMexico Consider supporting on Patreon: www.patreon.com/truemexico

[@lorsange1107]

Lo de que el hombre camine del otro lado de la calle (por donde está el tráfico) es porque si lo haces al revés se considera que "estás vendiendo a tu novia". Estás como sugiriendo que la 'ofreces' como si fuera una 'mujer de la vida galante' y tú fueras el pimp. Fuente: Soy mexicana y mis padres y abuelos siempre me dijeron que las mujeres iban del lado de la pared por lo anteriormente mencionado.

[@tompowell6723]

Here is another unwritten rule: a Gentleman never toys with a Lady's affection.

[@BetaniaAllen]

es porque antes (y a veces actualmente) los coches ensuciaban a los peatones, más la persona del lado del tráfico

[@MusicMissionary]

I seem to remember there are rules about pointing. Pointing at someone and using your finger to show the height of a person is rude. I was told use your whole hand to show height unless it's an animal.

[@alexvega7893]

@@MusicMissionary actually to show height, it’s the other way around. Finger for human, whole hand for animals

[@MaryssolIbarra]

I’m a spanish tutor and I recommend my students, specially the ones who travel to Mexico, to watch your videos. Me , as Mexico City native I love the way you explain my culture as a foreigner, so respectful and entertaining. Keep up the great work.

[@TrueMexico]

Awesome to read that!! Thank you so much :)

[@tree_fingers]

Ya, at first when I started watching I was like uh oh white guy explaining Mexico, but actually really insightfully and respectfully done, with an awareness of your perspective.

[@ieatramenwithrice]

what do mexicans study spanish for?

[@haljalykakik2384]

@@ieatramenwithrice the same reason Americans study English?

[@PR4470]

@@ieatramenwithrice Who said she was teaching only Mexicans?? Even if she was, many Mexicans born or raised here in the U.S grow up speaking mostly English so their Spanish in not that good.

[@70n24]

Saying "salud" whenever someone sneezes. Even in the streets or among complete strangers it's a thing that happens.

[@TrueMexico]

A good one

[@jorgesalinas6291]

They say that in usa as well. When someone sneezes say bless you

[@julio7750]

"Salud" dates back to year 590 when the plague began to stalk Europe. Salud also translates to health in english. the one who sneezes should be immediately denounced by the exclamation of "health!", Which functioned as a prayer to bless the place and prevent the development of the disease.

[@RogueReplicant]

@@jorgesalinas6291 That's true, complete strangers will say Bless you! Americans in small towns are friendly and polite, unlike the big cities, tho

[@jimkirby9959]

I've always considered "Salud" and "Bless you" to be throwbacks to Roman Catholic superstition, in which I can't in good conscience participate. It's well intentioned, like baptizing an atheist baby.

[@lunallenadeardillaroja598]

If you are the first to open a door (for example supermarkets) and someone else is right behind you, you have to wait for them to come inside or to hold the door, even if they are strangers. It’s considered rude to let the door shut on their faces

[@jonnuanez2843]

If I had 1 peso for every time someone let the door shut on me here in Tijuana, I could pay for rent back home on Oahu.

[@86z50r]

Same where I'm from.

[@Galidorquest]

That was always a rule everywhere.

[@iwilson6651]

In Mexico City the true rich, the solid middle class down to the humble will show manners and hold the door. Now, the social climbers or phony rich (a lot here just like the US) only look out for themselves, including doors lol

[@turntprophet7960]

I always thought it was a worldwide thing

[@mesao139]

"Nunca le mientas a un taquero cuantos tacos te comiste"

[@PeretRed]

The number of taco-sheets piled on your plate will betray you... be careful!

[@otonielflores3369]

@@PeretRed 👍

[@winoles]

Jajaja! El taquero siempre te pregunta, pero siempre sabe sabe cuantos te atascaste!! A wilson!

[@lucio.martinez]

Jajaja de pronto no entendí la frase aquí. Con eso que ya llevo mis experiencias con los puestos de tacos en Mx--soy mexicano, pero crecí y vivo en EE.UU. La sorpresa que me dí cuando me dijeron, "A usted qué le damos güero". Claro que no podrían ver estado hablado conmigo, yo no soy güero, ni tampoco estaba el güey a mi alrededor inmediato, jajaja

[@nanjacome7212]

Definitivamente esa si es una regla no escrita.

[@MasterGeekMX]

Saying "provecho" or the diminutive "provechito" when passing by other comensals in a restaurant.

[@TrueMexico]

It's a good one.

[@RogueReplicant]

@@TrueMexico Or the formal "buen provecho". I always say it and say "gracias" when someone says it.

[@flamenco1961]

So my "come sin vergüenza" is not appreciated?

[@jsr1296]

@@flamenco1961. ?? That would be " eat without shame "

[@kalebvera1841]

i hate when they do that and i have food in my mouth i have to reply gracias with food shrapnel coming out my mouth

[@tompowell6723]

A gentleman always walks closest to the curb or gutter. I was taught this as a child growing up in New York

[@dodgeplow]

I was taught, in NY, that historically the man walked closer to the buildings because of the junk people would throw out the window.

[@nastybastardatlive]

Italians in nyc say that if your woman is closer to the street it looks like you're pimping her off to passing cars.

[@eliasvaldesz]

@@nastybastardatlive that is the exact same thing I was told as a kid in México

[@larkangel6593]

@@dodgeplow my wife prefers walking on the outside. Why? Because the bums sit against buildings. One day a bum was chiding me about this. I was kidding my wife that even the homeless know the rule. Thing is, until recently vagrancy was actively permitted. That's why women developed the habit of being on the inside to avoid passing vehicles, etc Faced with the social negatives associated with walking on the outside, its still preferable to constantly swerving and stepping over urine soaked drunken bums.

[@havenbastion]

This is why i'm anti-social. People kept telling me to do things like that for no other reason than "it's polite" - which is literally no reason at all. What's rude doesn't seem to include forcing children to comply with old laws protecting pitiful wimminfolk from the mud of horse drawn carriages, or other completely useless measures of modern compliance.

[@jgghughes]

Originally the packers used to be kids or teenagers, but the working children laws have changed in México and now supermarkets only "hire" elder people. By the way, the original "packer boys" were called "cerillos" (matches) because they had to wear a pale brown uniform and a red cap (Wal-Mart used to be Aurrera, and Soriana used to be Gigante; both brands were red) so their skinny shape and with the uniform they resemble a match.

[@TrueMexico]

Awesome comment. Honestly I learn so much from the comment section of my videos. Thanks!

[@MarcoManuelS]

True! Just a couple of years ago, maybe 3 or 4, they were all teenagers. My cousin himself was a cerillo.

[@KennobiMoto]

I was a "cerillo" in my teenage years! Great comment!

[@paolavalencia3120]

I always wondered why they call them Cerrillos. One less mystery to solve.

[@HMAOO86]

I thought that we called them "Cerillos" (matches) 'cause they were always at the "caja" (box/cash register). Also It's well paid/tipped jod, around $300 daily averange

[@xoazaja653]

The man walking by the side of the traffic is a very old custom. It cames from the times of carriages and horses and when the streets were basically dirt and mud. The man walking by the side of the traffic would indeed protect the lady if a horse came too close, either by pushing the horse or using his body to shield the lady. Also to be the recipient of any splatter that came from the traffic on the road and so protecting his companion's dress. Now is just a simple courtesy, although it's not unknown that some idiots while passing by in a car could try to spank a girl that is walking by the side of the traffic, so the man's gesture is still a good habit to keep.

[@TrueMexico]

Thanks for sharing that history!

[@xoazaja653]

@@antoniovelazquez8487 Your general attitude makes you a meme, dude or dudette.

[@epdlp4506]

I actually one got a "butt" spank by a guy in a car. He almost ran over me. It was scary.

[@xoazaja653]

@@antoniovelazquez8487 I'm not here to teach you anything, cause you can't learn anything. You're a meme and your poor skills trolling are comical, little man.

[@saulgarcia8226]

My vote is for "dudette" LOL.

[@lupeelvaquero6516]

My wife always tells me that if she's on the side of the traffic seems like I'm selling her. (I’m a pimp man) The man it’s supposed to protect a woman at all times ! Saludos mi raza mexicana y, a todos los extranjeros que radiquen en México. Vive le mexique!!

[@spookyryu]

Mine too 😅😥

[@TrueMexico]

Jaja. I've heard so many reasons, this was a new one.

[@Jorge_Ramirez]

@@TrueMexico I remember cruising with my friends in the car and wen we se a couple with the girl on the side of the street we all yeall " Te la Compro!" LoL

[@Jorge_Ramirez]

@@antoniovelazquez8487 yes... also not an excuse but it was in the 90's

[@letswatchutube5132]

Ouais🇲🇽🇫🇷❤️

[@e-curb]

My friend in DF told me that every woman in Mexico can remember with great horror, the first time they were called Señora.

[@tracyjohnson5023]

Lol the equivalent of ma’am.

[@miguel-h]

Very true.

[@e-curb]

@@tracyjohnson5023 .. It's kinda like that, but worse.

[@elam.203]

I felt this comment... I'm Mexican from DF...been living in the US for 20 years now since I was 11... Must be in the DF genes cuz I didn't know😂

[@Rosemary-op3rz]

Horror???!! Why?? If you’re married with or without kids. You’re a Señora.

[@interestingcommentbut....7378]

Having to greet everyone when you walk into a room in public. (One of those pleasantries he was talking about). Let’s say you walk into a waiting room, you always say “buenas tardes” or “buenos días” to everyone in the room and they have to say it back too. This ones cute haha

[@zetrocadartse646]

I find funny always saying "buenas noches" when greeting everyone, everywhere, in any time of the day.

[@Amatullah.574]

This is also a southern tradition in the US.

[@arantxatzeitel]

I just found your channel. Mexican here. I never expected it to be so accurate. Subscribing right now. Keep the good work

[@guillermosoberanes7245]

"El que se enoja pierde..." "Si eres amable con la gente, la gente será amable contigo..." Al entrar a un lugar público como un restaurant, un autobus colectivo, un comercio siempre se saluda a la gente y cuando uno se va siempre se despide. "Cuando vas de visita a casa de alguien siempre es bueno comer todo lo que te dan en el plato" de manera que tus anfitriones no sientan que desperdicias la comida".

[@fazequeso1247]

y nunca llegues con las manos vacias

[@TheD2D21]

A mi me valen madres todas estas reglas sociales estupidas.... Por eso le caigo mal a muchos, pero tambien les caigo mal por cosas buenas y muy buenas que ellos por sus limitantes carecen y no aprecian.

[@TheD2D21]

@warrcc c Defender lo que es mio, estudiar, pelear (por vias legales), saber mas que los profes y corregirlos en su ignorancia, saber mas que la gente por lo general y causarles resentimiento y envidias, saber mas que mis jefes en la mayoria de las ocasiones, etc...

[@TheD2D21]

@@antoniovelazquez8487 Lo tomare en cuenta! LOL

[@RicardoGomesRodrigues]

Probablemente, estos informes diplomáticos, tal como se presentan hoy en Washington, comenzarían diciendo que a tal hora y hora Su Majestad el Emperador de Brasil estuvo presente a las 5 pm en la residencia del Embajador británico y la conversación se desarrolló todo el tiempo en francés, ya que Su Majestad habla muy poco inglés. En el transcurso de la recepción, además de las trivialidades sociales sobre el mal tiempo, el tema por el que Su Majestad tuvo mayores objeciones fue el hecho de que los asuntos sobre el Imperio de Brasil no recibieron la debida atención por parte del Gobierno británico. El embajador estadounidense reafirmó con vehemencia la importancia y prioridad del gobierno de Su Majestad por parte del Departamento de Estado en Washington. Después de que Su Majestad se retiró, los asuntos continuaron entre el Embajador británico y el estadounidense, y el Gobierno de Su Majestad británica planteó serias objeciones a cualquier intento del gobierno estadounidense de derrocar a la monarquía brasileña, siendo el Gobierno de Su Majestad británico perfectamente consciente de la conspiración que tuvo lugar entre bastidores del Ejército Brasileño en un intento no solo de destronar a Su Majestad el Emperador de Brasil, sino también de asesinar a toda su familia, advirtiendo de las consecuencias dañinas de tal acto por parte de todos los tribunales europeos, recordando que Su Majestad Dom Pedro II era nieto del emperador de Austria. Posteriormente, el informe entró en más detalles sobre el golpe militar en curso, recordando que el rencor social de los generales brasileños, casi siempre proveniente de la clase media baja con orígenes malformados y extremadamente mala, fue un tema polémico en la corte imperial de Río de Janeiro, e que ellos eram mui negativos frente a los oficiales de la Armada, que en general eran más nobles y de mayor rango social. El informe también recordó, por ejemplo, que el gobierno de Washington debería explotar este rencor contra el ejército militar por ser un arma irrelevante sobre un territorio sin grandes estrategias geopolíticas. Por otro lado, para acabar definitivamente con el régimen monárquico brasileño e incorporar a Brasil de una vez por todas al territorio de las Repúblicas “americanas” (aquí la palabra americanas aparecería subrayada en el informe con sarcasmo), será necesario destruir la potencia de fuego de la Armada Imperial Brasileña. Y, yendo más allá, el informe recomendaría la acción combinada de la Marina estadounidense con los rebeldes generales brasileños. Todo estaría preparado para ser detonado cuando la Escuadrilla Chilena visitara el puerto de Río de Janeiro, cuando la Armada Imperial inspeccionara el desarme de los barcos fondeados en Barra do Porto pero no los fondeados en la Bahía de Espera, confundiendo los buques de guerra chilenos con los de la Armada Americana. La colaboración de la Armada Chilena como tapadera para disimular las verdaderas intenciones militares de la Armada Americana sería fundamental para el éxito de la empresa. El informe también recomendó que todo el emprendimiento comenzara durante la recepción que Sus Majestades de Brasil ofrecerían a los oficiales de la Armada Chilena cuando un fusil de asalto acabaría con toda la familia Imperial, recordando los peligros en que incurrirían los oficiales chilenos por posibles reacciones. de las escoltas de Sus Majestades. En ese momento, con el paso de las horas de la mañana, la Armada estadounidense disfrazada de Chilena habría bloqueado la Bahía de Guanabara, preparándose para abrir fuego contra el Almirantazgo brasileño en Niterói al amanecer. Y por ahí va el informe del secretario de la Embajada de Estados Unidos al Departamento de Estado en Washington en la víspera del 15 de noviembre de 1889.

[@aztekspirit]

you are quite the observer of mexican reality, tío paul.. right on!

[@davidl6332]

like everyone does

[@fredmila]

Two problems in Mexico: 1- Respect for the elderly 2- It has such a young population that even middle aged people are seen as 'elderly'. I learned that when a kid offered me a seat in the metro. I thought: "shit! she sees me as an old bugger!"

[@nico276]

Ah well we don’t mean like elderly it’s more.. your elders?? It’s just anyone who is older than you.

[@juan3141]

We're getting old :copium:

[@buentipo]

I'm not particularly eager to look in the mirror myself, It is hard to confront reality lol.

[@saulnava887]

Saying "CON PERMISO" to cross near or between people and more important if they are talking

[@carlosquintero147]

And the other person (or persons) must respond: "propio". Some say "pásale" (if you are a child or a teenager), or more respectfully, "pásele" (if you are an adult or an elder). But the correct answer, in any case, is "propio".

[@e-curb]

I've always asked Permite? Is that wrong? If granted, they always say pasale.

[@jsr1296]

@@e-curbthat would be like you asking "may l" To say excuse me when passing by, you would say " con permiso" Either is fine although "con permiso" is more commonly used

[@zyanyaruelas6636]

My grandma told me my boyfriend had to walk next to the traffic so he has more chances to be run over by a car than me lmfao. About sharing food there's a saying "donde come uno, comen dos" (a meal for one person can work for two).

[@zyanyaruelas6636]

​@@antoniovelazquez8487 Not really. It has to do with old values of masculinity, of men supposed to be brave by facing death and protecting women.

[@fazequeso1247]

@@FioraRosa it has to do more with politeness like holding the door open for the guy behind you, but if you want to be considered equal to them have it your way no problema it´s all about perception if it makes you happy have it your way if it makes them happy why the hell not

[@deftonsita]

@@antoniovelazquez8487 you're so salty about things that men themselves turned into unspoken rules, go blame your male ancestors if you think their ways make you feel less than dirt 😂

[@wluna6455]

Also if you don't share food then you're a "comesolo(a)" xD

[@aaronjaben7913]

It also can be perceived as pimping the woman if she walks near the street

[@raysousa955]

I’m Portuguese and I lived in CDMX for 5 years. I find their traditions to be very similar to ours. Kind people and hospitable. They always asked me about Portugal and especially CR7!

[@Spiritusanto16]

How about heavy metal bands? Mostly rock, cumbia, and salsa music are the ones chosen by the citizens in México city.

[@Bellixies]

Provecho when leaving a food stall or a restaurant

[@lenintristan7590]

I thought provecho was at the beginning of the meal. It's like enjoy.

[@Bellixies]

@@lenintristan7590 it is also used at the end since there is people still eating when you leave.

[@lenintristan7590]

Cool didn't know that.

[@Zenboy23]

Also: When you eat on a street food stand, do not stand eating in front of the salsa space. (You'll get asked to move often, you'll notice most mexicans stand clear even if there's a crowd)

[@denniscarroll3164]

Rules about politeness should be be practiced everywhere.

[@claudiatapia8310]

Yes, my sister when she was in Cancun saw the grossest thing, an English urinating at the place where everyone was dancing. She told me, they come to Mexico and think they can do whatever, that's very true with a lot of people, and I've seen Mexicans throwing trash in the US, I'd been really mad seeing this. I guess it comes down to education and good manners

[@mariomarionetas4445]

It is true ,other Spanish speaking people consider Mexican Spanish to polite , formal , it even feels “ servile “ to them, in the other hand their way of speaking often feels rude or abrupt to us.

[@franciscofuentes8916]

"Mande?"

[@whoahorseywhoa4685]

@@franciscofuentes8916 I only ever ever say that to my parents or older relative NEVER A STRANGER , much less a foreigner

[@diegomartinez6988]

A scholar explained that our spanish is old fashion because we speak the spanish that the spaniards use to speak back around 1600s when Mexico was a colony.

[@eenbankberoven]

Same with Quebec, Canada

[@vegasjade5557]

i don’t understand. why is mexican spanish considered old fashioned?

[@midnighter2k]

@@vegasjade5557 Well not really, here is the thing, modern spanish in Spain it's very direct and to the point (¡Pasame la sal!, ¿Qué hora es?). However, Mexico in the other side used to be a colony, and that legacy stayed in the lenguage. So being extrapolite and more, let's say subimissive, and showing respect, where cultural traits installed by the spaniards during that period. Even now in Mexico, being extra polite, non-confrontational (when is not neccesary), and being respectful (of elders and family mostly) are one the characteristic of modern mexican spanish for example in Mexico you'd say: "Discúlpeme, me podría pasar la sal, gracias". or "Una disculpa, me podría decir la hora por favor". Contrast with the more direct way of asking for favors from the Spanish people (and other spanish speaking countries)

[@allyson1691]

Same things the Dutch say about Afrikaans spoken in South Africa. It seems to be ingrained to hold to superiority

[@manuelvalenzuela6641]

@@midnighter2k I don't know where you got this information from, I think you've never really lived in Mexico or even been here, we are very direct, when it comes to all that, it is the equivalent of an english speaker saying "apologies, may I please get the time" and "Excuse me, what time is it?" It is absolutely untrue what you say,

[@anonamos225]

"I used to make jokes but I stopped. I like peace."

[@mannex5451]

2:14 In my state Jalisco the woman affected or people who see this used to say "You're selling me/You're selling her", this means if you're in the traffic side people sense you're protecting her, if not, then it's like you are offering her to someone else. Of course this is just a perception, an unwritten rule like you say.

[@alondraandradeandrade7293]

@@antoniovelazquez8487 3 comentarios y en todos estas tu, discutiendo acerca de lo de las mujeres, muchos hombre incluso si les dices que no lo hagan lo hacen, yo les e dicho que no lo hagan y jamas se cambian de lado, a veces los hombres ta,bien lo toman como " marcar" lo suyo, que los demas hombres vean que no van solas, no todo es del lado de las chicas.

[@elinorbaker]

I can relate when I lived in Guadalajara, my university's classmate told me about it! I never understand why tapatíos do that, maybe it's very old fashioned way to provide some respect to women, but it's not 😒

[@OhSo_Bear]

@@antoniovelazquez8487 Stop your idioticy please and take your negativity elsewere.

[@FioraRosa]

@@alondraandradeandrade7293 jajajajajaja pues, también andas de fijada en todos los comentarios. Mira, todos aquí estamos para expresar nuestro punto de vista. Si no te gusta puedes quedarte con tus ideas del medievo. Además con ese "... Lo hacen para proteger lo suyo" básicamente apoyas la idea de que las mujeres son un objeto o incluso menos que eso.

[@alondraandradeandrade7293]

@@FioraRosa nop compañero no entendiste mi punto no apoyo ideas del medioevo mas bien me queje de que lo hicieran porque para mi expresa una conducta de marcar lo que NOO es suyo, pero bueno a mentes pendejas nunca se les tiene contentas, y sabes que ?, a la chingada, las mentes lentejas no entienden,bye.

[@Vancouver_Dan]

I always walk on the outside here in Canada. My mom trained me well.

[@mikeballesteros2275]

That's great!!! I was born in Mexico and my aunts taught me, as a gentleman, walk on the outside when walking with a lady. Chewing with my mouth closed , praying before eating, saying excuse me ( con permiso) when walking in front of someone and many other "gentleman" ways. Always open the door for a lady and use "usted" instead of "tu" when referring to older and unfamiliar peoples aswell as saying "salud" when someone sneezes whèther you know them or not.......ALWAYS!!!!!!!

[@saulgarcia8226]

I´m Mexican. We don´t prey before eating, we thank, but by the end.

[@mikeballesteros2275]

@@saulgarcia8226 please don't "prey" before eating but perhaps you should pray instead. Big difference. Good day bro!!!! Viva Mexico recabrones!!!!!!!!!

[@kellypawspa]

My grandfather always insisted on always walking on the outside of the sidewalk as well. Said if we walked with me next to the street, it ment that he was selling me. Lol we live in the u.s. I think this a universal unwritten law everywhere. Just one that seems to not have been passed down to more recent gennerations. I definitely always insist on walking on the inside of the sidewalk now when walking with a man because of what my grandfather taught me out of pure fear someone by chance might mistake me for a prostitute! Lol. So all gentlemen worldwide... Pay mind to this, please!

[@ALeXZVaMpYRoCkZ]

I love how you explain Mexico so respectfully, I love that you love our beautiful Mexico!

[@ixD9]

I'm Chicano and only learned about how serious Mexicans are about the man walking street-side a couple of years ago when my mom told me that, if the woman is walking on the street side, it means she's FOR SALE! 😳

[@mikerentiers]

This is actually a rule in American etiquette and probably English too. I learned this as a kid when we took all the manners for polite society. I think it had to do with avoiding car splashing and road dangers. There are all sorts of small rules - you light a smoke for a woman first with a proper lighter, but the man uses a match first. There is a rule for everything. Too many forks!!!

[@ixD9]

@@mikerentiers I learned the American version growing up too, but I had never heard the "for sale" version of it.

[@mikerentiers]

@@ixD9 That is true. Not exactly being gentlemanly. LOL.

[@meep2253]

Many decades ago men would ride their bikes and smack a females behind if she was on the side of the road so they would walk on the other side

[@vivalavida5646]

Jajajajaja

[@renaissanceman21c]

The point about staying calm or not giving visibly distressed in public is also true in Colombia. It took me a little while to learn that. I would get upset about something and I would hear people say, “tranquilo,” basically like, “Dude, relax” or “chill out.” It’s funny how it’s really just not socially acceptable to allow yourself to become visibly distressed in countries such as Mexico and Colombia. I’m wondering if this is a feature of all or most of Latin America in general.

[@Somehowstillkicking]

little help on the ‘señora’ rule: 1- Señora if she is married with kids and/or is on her 40-50s / older than you 2- Señorita if she’s young or younger than you, if she is married but with no kids or if she’s single and honestly when you want to be nice 3- Seño + Señito as an in between or don’t want to use the ‘harsher’ señora (like- señora is pretty much a distinct ‘older lady’ but seño can be a way to say ‘older than a miss but not by much’) 4- Doña is ONLY for older woman with (almost always) older kids, you do NOT call doña some 40 something mom with a 2 year old that is rude as HECK, but you DO call doña a 70 yr old woman with an already married son

[@fazequeso1247]

you will never be wrong calling them señoritas no matter how old, they will let you know if they are señoras that way you will always put a smile on their faces

[@martinmusiet9780]

You say Señora to the one you would say Ma'am to. Señorita to the Ladies And Doña to grandmothers

[@gretchengraef3012]

I've been called vijecita here. After I teased him about this, he called me jovencita. Yes, senorita is always appreciated.

[@albertigno1129]

Jesus, I'm Colombian living for 4 years in Mexico now and I always say 'Doña' to mid-aged and old ladies. I must look like a prick.

[@kidGabriel20]

Don't quote me on that more for #4 is more like “Tia” even if she is not. Sounds more better than Doña that would make them feel “older”

[@BeckyCas]

When a Spanish person says Mexican spanish is old fashion 😂😂 we are just polite and have respect for our elders, that’s the difference 😊

[@HolyBeared120th]

hablas Espanol? I am not understanding because the language and content of culture is different. Mexican Spanish is antiquated Spanish, Espanol castellano.

[@Red-fg9qr]

1. Actually not just couples, it's a courtesy that men walk on the side facing the cars, even if she's just a friend, sister, mother, etc.

[@Miguel-ur3di]

That's why I always use the term "seño" or "señito", so you can't be wrong about it XD

[@cherryberry9468]

Señorita is meant for unwed ladies, not just young ladies. So that is probably why they prefer señorita.

[@satclass9632]

Miguel although se escucha medio “naco” just saying..

[@desireepetitdemurat8660]

Antonio Velazquez it’s not a matter of dignity, it’s a matter of equity, in men’s case you don’t imply the social status when you address them with “joven” or “ señor” in the case of women you do by saying “señora “or “señorita” many of us women want to change that. Life is made out of little details!

[@selenetorres406]

whenever i get called señito i feel like im being called señora directly cuz i know it means they can't tell if i'm young or old so they default on old, i'd rather people use something like "disculpe?" when trying to get someone's attention

[@desireepetitdemurat8660]

Antonio Velazquez Dear Antonio, be careful with generalizations: not all men think like you so don’t say “we” and not all women, nor even the young ones want to be in the “sexual market” (certainly, for example, not meII I just wanted to share my point of view about the matter with you, if you think differently I totally respect your opinion. Have a nice week!

[@4KVideoPlaces]

Good old fashioned curtesy, is still alive & well in MEXICO!

[@wills3rdgirl]

That walking on the side of the sidewalk is done between man/girl friends and with children as well. I know you already mentioned this in other video, but saying 'provecho' to people when you are leaving the table or a restaurant. Or when someone is talking about their own home and tell you 'tu casa' (your home) and you quietly have to say thank you.

[@davidmaclane5487]

Buen provecho simply means "Bon appetite", to which the reply is "Gracias... Igualmente"...same to you

[@Bob-hi2xh]

Su humilde casa 😄

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

As a girl, growing up in the 50s, my mother told me that a man should walk on the street side to shield the lady from being splashed by water thrown up by “carriage” (that’s the word she used) wheels.

[@KarlaRodriguez-mx2od]

The fact about about offer food is sooooo true. I'm a nurse and sometimes you don't have time to pack or prepare your lunch, it happens to everyone. Well, no matter what we had all kinds or food in the nurse station and everyone is happy to share. Also when I pack my lunch I always put a little bit more in case someone is in need of "a taco" :)

[@buentipo]

Loved this comment!

[@allyson1691]

How wonderful is this

[@bo214]

Another gringo turned Chilango here. Really appreciate you letting us know about the elderly baggers at supermarkets. I had no idea! I've been shopping at the Sumesas for years, assumed they were just really nice elderly folks doing their job; I smiled and wished them a good day, but never tipped them. Now I'll start. I feel soooo bad I didn't know.

[@TheOmegaCloud]

5:35 There's the popular belief (that's technically false) that if you share your food it will last longer :).

[@lenintristan7590]

Man wee always thought that if you don't have enough for everyone, don't eat it, my kids buy something and hide it in their room, or eat it in front of the others, it really grind my gears, donde come uno comen dos we were though.

[@antoniomontana5778]

@@lenintristan7590 taught.

[@Amatullah.574]

It means you will be blessed by God and will have more your way.

[@MsKikidarling]

Omega Cloud I am Turkish and we have the same belief/tradition. And I love it!

[@cactuscanuck6802]

In many trips to Mexico i have learned that Mexicans are very warm and hospitable people. Quick with a smile and eager to help, carrying themselves with dignity and respect. Viva Mexico!

[@esimm595]

Another rule is that when you pass a street merchant who looks at you and encourages you to buy something you don't want, you smile and say "gracias", and walk on.

[@jonhuller3901]

I love México. Simple as that!

[@keineahnung6124]

When you call an older lady señorita,chances are she'll reply : gracias, mi trabajo me ha costado!.( Thanks,I struggled to stay one.)🤣

[@apocalapsus]

Regarding politness, whenver you arrive to a restaurant it's acostumed to say "provecho", as a whish for a good digestion to the people you see eating at the moment. Another funny politeness rule in the state of Jalisco is to say "gracias" as a way to rejection when somebody offers anything to you be it for free or not.

[@glassanddiaphane]

Yes, gracias can be used to reject something instead of saying “no, gracias”.

[@fcojavaa]

It is a universal sign of respect in all of Mexico to choose the side closer to the traffic. Be it your mother you are walking with, your elder, your boss, etc.

[@1985hoola]

Im from Central Mexico (Aguascalientes) and the man walking on the side of traffic is definitely a thing there too.

[@cherryberry9468]

Señorita is meant for unwed (or virgen) ladies, not just young ladies. So an older lady who is proud of “not having known a man” might be offended if you mistakenly call her Señora.

[@TurkeyShaman]

Thats my mom. Shes offended by Mrs or Señora because shes never been married and is proud of it.

[@YourMajesty143]

@@TurkeyShaman - But obviously she has known a man ... she had you, no?

[@Rosemary-op3rz]

@@TurkeyShaman Kind of silly, your mom is a Señora, she has kids.

[@LoboKhan1]

The unwritten "rule" about men walking on the traffic side of the street when walking on public roads and sidewalks, is just a protective instinct that most wise people around the world practice. Women/mothers also tend to do so when walking with small children. In some places (in many countries, not just Mexico) there are purse snatchings or kidnappings. It makes sense to have the largest/strongest person walking on the riskier side. It's more probable they are likelier to successfully defend against an attack.

[@elizabethhamilton1166]

I lived in Mexico City and Puebla in the 1970's and I am pleased to see that pleasantries still grease the wheels of social interaction in mi querido México. If you help someone with directions on the street or if someone helps you, it is nice to say, "Nos vemos. Que le vaya bien!"

[@HolyBeared120th]

it'd great an all until foreigners come in mass and try to change thing into the degerate ways of the countries they come from, in other words idiotic WOKE American and leftist European trash. If they seek to do this I feel I have no option but then to rise up like my ancestors to save my Mexico. My ancestors did not survive so much and fought so hard to have trash destroy our way of life!

[@pastormartinez4676]

Manners makes us Gentlemen mi estimado amigo!

[@petuniasevan]

I spent a month in Xalapa on a sister city exchange in 1979. What an experience. The unwritten rules were definitely something to learn quickly; someone was kind enough to list some of them for us. I wonder how different Xalapa is now compared to that long ago summer when I was a teen.

[@AnaM-co4fl]

Well, come and see it ! Xalapa has change a lot . No more fog ... big malls etc. However you should write about your experience so we can learn about it. Saludos

[@wrjazziel]

I love this guy lol, I'm a native from Mexico btw living in Germany now, and I endorse everything what he's saying.

[@mariogonzalez-cazarez7096]

For those of us living outside of Mexico, is a good thing that you make us remember who we are and where we came from at the most basic level; that is every day living and mannerisms. For that thanks.

[@Neilos-sd6ti]

Im from mexico city and i was born in a spanish household(my parents are from spain) i never learned how to stay calm like most people in mexico do. I have to say i find it admirable how calm they can stay under inmense pressure.

[@heyx99]

I love it when you call me señorita.

[@epdlp4506]

I always called females senorita. Just to be on the safe side. It is better to make them feel younger than older.

[@70n24]

Wow. Now I have a whole new context for that song.

[@hazel2.021]

México mágico ✨

[@jaz2k5]

If you don't share or at least offer to share your food people will call you "comesolo" or say "you must be starving!". Has to do with people not having enough to eat.

[@herencia2j321]

También uno debe de ser formal con gente que uno no conoce, por ejemplo decir usted en ves de tú especialmente a nuestros mayores. La gente ranchera todavía es así a comparación a la gente de la ciudad.

[@RishayanPorMexico]

correcto....asi es....cuando hablan de los costumbres en la ciudad, es muy diferente que el campo.

[@fredmila]

Yo me fui de Mexico y al regresar casi cada 10 anos me doy cuenta que la gente deja la formalidad de 'usted' mas y mas (en las ciudades)

[@brucecaldwell6701]

I guess it goes without saying that the more Spanish you know the better off you'll be. And don't be afraid of sounding silly just because you're not fluent. Most Mexicans will appreciate your effort just doing the best you can. Some of the friendliest people I've ever met were Mexican. I even got invited to eat lunch with a family of total strangers in a small town in central Mexico once & I had a ball. The chances of that happening in my country, the U.S.A., would be be slim & none.

[@Tony8325788]

I'm Mexican but immigrated to the US at the age of 5 and just recently went back for a vacation. The look of disbelief on a worker at the grocery store when I didn't tip him for packing my bags was insane. It was later that night that I told my family about the encounter did they tell me about the custom of tipping the workers who pack your groceries. Oh man never again wish I would of known.

[@DosNortesProduccione]

No hables de política o religión en una reunión (Don´t talk about politics or religion on a party)

[@herencia2j321]

Arturo Ruiz I think that applies everywhere.

[@epdlp4506]

This rule is very useful even here in America since there are so many religions. I would add a third rule "do not speak about soccer in Mexico". Mexicans are very passionate about soccer teams.

[@pvs092]

The religion part may be ok, but the political part is the most stupid thing you can do. Specially mexicans

[@gusgael60]

I don't give a shit about religion but amlo rules. 100000%amlo supporter

[@joacotaco2924]

@@gusgael60 bruh you sooped

[@emralan2862]

Gracias por enseñar otra cara de mi querida ciudad, no lo que sacan en las noticias. Muchas bendiciones

[@katlara9161]

"Horchata drink" I'm gonna collaborate on translating, tío ¿Cuándo un vídeo intentando tu mejor español? ¡Saludos!

[@TrueMexico]

Awesome! Here is the link: kzbin.info_cs_panel?c=UCocVSiUvI8FS-0HTweU4NTQ&tab=2

[@madaxgaming6405]

jamaica drink rules

[@katlara9161]

@@madaxgaming6405 There are two kinds of people!

[@madaxgaming6405]

@@katlara9161 XD

[@tfuentes6545]

Nala youre correcting him on his spanish ??i hope im missinterpreting and that its a joke cause your spanish isnt even correct .No corrijas a alguien cuando ni tu estas escribiendo bien lo que el intentaba decir no escribiste bien la oracion wow 😂 facepalm and in out !!! 😂😂😂😄

[@alexamaya2046]

Was born in Mexico Veracruz I was brought to sunny California when I was like 4 , I love videos like this , cheers mate !

[@KatharaWaterTribe]

I'm a girl, and I do the first thing with my little sister, my mom, and sometimes my girl friends. I think it has more to do with being protective of your loved ones. My dad does that with me too!

[@abjamaya491]

Hi! You were filming at the corner of my street! Just jumped here after the video about 11 sounds of Mexico City streets, and I am really amazed by your fascination for my hometown, especially during this pandemic times. Although you can see by many comments here and there that some things are not very enjoyable for us (such as the noises or the obstacles), I really appreciate your interest for my city... so take your thumbs up 👍, good man, and have my subscription in gratitude! Keep having a good time at our city.

[@skulldth00]

Ya nada más te falta hablar Mexicano y te dan tu residencia permanente, saludos from GA usa

[@trashcantacos]

Hablar "Mexicano"? Qué pendejo...

[@adrianacasas3439]

The "Señorita" rule is soooo true! 🤣🤣🤣 Don't you call me señora! It doesn't matter how old I am 💅

[@ravikumarms2239]

Brother, I am from India, i just came across your vedio, about Mexico. It was very informative and nice to know across the world. One more important thing I would like to inform you is that, many of the facts, which you mentioned about Mexico, is found to be the same and similar way in India too. May be you call it as culture or tradition! But since I am Hindu, Brahmin, i have been tuned, nurtured and tamed by these practice at home, by my elders, and seniors in the family, naming it as tradition. So I just request you to pay visit once to India too and experience yourself of own unique and way of delivering the truth behind these social practice. Of course last but not least, I just love the way you do Vlog! Very informative. In fact my girl is from Mexico. Thanks a lot! 👌👍👋👋👋

[@TrueMexico]

Awesome, thanks a lot. I've watched so many documentaries and videos about India. I've been wanting to visit for years!! Where in India are you from?

[@juanm9182]

How about instead of Tio Paul... I call you El Primo Pablo?!😃😂👏🏼🍻 Very fun and informative .😊

[@elizabethhamilton1166]

Very nice video full of true feeling and affection for Mexico and its people. Gracias.

[@marillion4th393]

Yes and yes; we "Mexicans do that" (yielding the iiner side of the sidewalk to a dame), and yes, not all men do it, it has to do with the level of culture of the individual (not of education). The inner side of the sidewalk is offered to women as to show respect and protection, as the edge of the sidewalk is deemed to be some what "dangerous" for example bicycles passing by or cars splashing in days of rain. It is something of the same nature of the guy placing his coat on the puddle so that his dame doesnt soil her shoes. I love your channel cheers!

[@spaceynasa]

My boyfriend is from Mexico, and he is always on the outside of the sidewalk, and never let's me be closer to the traffic. I never knew why until now 😅

[@allyson1691]

I feel it’s sad we’ve lost this gentility, respect and kindness in other parts of the world. I think our society’s would be much better with it. One reason I adore Mexico and her people so very much.

[@XimenaSu1609]

When talking about your own house, you have to refer to it as "Your (the person you are talking to) house" as "su/tu casa" and the other should quietly say thank you loud enough to be heard but not too loud to disrupt the thread of the conversation. I remember there was even a mexican tv commercial poking fun at that unwritten rule.

[@Mexicobeanpole]

What a great custom.

[@mojamadabdula]

Nice to see a positive video of real México. Great place to retire to or live in general - if you blend in and live like a Mexican.

[@javiermorales6543]

Así es , mi estimado Inglés , eso de caminar del lado del tráfico , lo hago siempre , aquí en los EEUU cuando camino por una avenida o calle y frente a mi viene un niño , una joven o cuando es una persona mayor de edad , siempre trato de quedar del lado de los carros como una barrera de protección , saludos y saludos a los Ingleses en general que también tienen reglas más que nada leyes no escritas que también respetan por inercia .

[@Lolita_Vega]

After eating at a public place, when you have finished your meal and you're ready to leave thw table, we say " buen probecho" ( the equivalent of enjoy your meal) to the person (s) of the table next to you. This is mostly expected to come from the men.

[@saulnava887]

When you are invited to a home you will never say "no thank you" when they offer you Food. You may look bad educated when regecting

[@MXCNJEDI_GG]

saul nava its not really that tho they would give you the food either way asking is just to be formal and stuff but theres no point on sayin no thank you if youre still gettin a plate they are just gonna smirk and laugh and be like “here mijo come tas muy flaco” even tho youre not lol well at least thats how it is with my family

[@mendocinainca8]

No es asi, uno puede decir: acabo de comer y no hay problema.

[@j0an-07-arc6]

Yeah as a Mexican fuck that rule I ain’t hungry I ain’t hungry

[@vegasjade5557]

i still reject it lol oops

[@Rosemary-op3rz]

@@MXCNJEDI_GG You’re mistaken, Saul Nava is absolutely correct, it would be HORRIBLE MANNERS to “ask” a guest if they would like to eat. It’s expected that a host will serve their guests food and refreshments. Equally as rude would be to decline food or drink.

[@Razgridzero]

It's impressive how you describe some of the non written rules of Mexico City people, there are many other non written rules that you may or may no know, but I was amaze of how you learned and explain them so accurate.

[@123BORRA]

efectivamente, siempre de los siempres mi señora va del lado contrario del trafico, me impresiona que como extranjero lo sepas porque si es algo muy mexicano e incluso ni siquiera todos en México lo conocen y lo aplican.

[@joshuavirgen2456]

Love your videos about Mexico bro !

[@gilbertorosales5317]

Hello Guy...WELCOME to your country...God Bless You...

[@PeretRed]

On regards your watermelon juice break 02:31 ---- the guys preparing those fruit juices tend to add too much sugar to the mix, ask them not to. Also, more often than not, they will top off your glass (again) right after you had a sip of juice.

[@rafaelperales6104]

I'm from the US and I still do that traffic thing

[@nedcrouch3202]

A Mexican worker will offer part of his lunch before eating, as the video says. But, he does it by passing his hand slowly over his lunch with an up-turned palm. It may be very subtle, and you may miss it. To acknowledge his gesture, you say, "Buen provecho," to him (or as we say in English, "Bon appétit." :)

[@belladudwa1904]

I've always followed all of these even though I'm an American born Mexican. To be fair I never thought our customs were all too different just normal, but watching this shows me that they really are to the rest of the world who may not have the same customs.

[@jorgemerigo5324]

This is such a good piece of work. To me it undoubtedly shows to be the work of somebody educated the European style, whatever that proves to be.

[@edizzle1981]

When my Mom and I used to walk, she told me I should always walk on the side of the traffic. If I didn't, it meant I was offering the lady.

[@valerievancouver365]

Well done. I am a Mexican lady. You did a good job. I am from Mexico city. Living in Canada, going soon.

[@SolidSerebii]

Thank you for showing us this part of México. Yes, I'm from here and live here, but Is awesome your work depicting this great Country. Awesome work, lad.

[@TrueMexico]

Thanks a lot amigo

[@Kitiwake]

I have to say that we used to call each other "lad" when we were kids here in Ireland. Recentamente aprendi hablar Espanol. Me gusta mucho tu pais y la gente de Mexico. Saludos.

[@ursalaoutrageous9249]

I have some Mexican neighbors who don’t really speak English yet. I can tell they come from a polite country, though. My first instinct was to like them and I’m glad they live near me.

[@veevintage2619]

You’re a lifesaver for this homesick Mexican woman living in Canada. You started the video right in the corner of Antonio Caso, where I would catch the bus back home from the University (the UVM in San Rafael). And yeah, you’d better take the side of the road, amigo!!! 😂 Saludos Paul!!!!

[@paulshamblin6260]

I accidentally thanked an elderly woman with gracias seniorita. She laughed and really liked it. I love Mexico. The food is so good. The women are beautiful. One of the most interesting guys I have ever met sat next to me from mxcd to puerto vallarta. Fluent English bc he was educated in the US.

[@irenecantu5436]

If folks want to hear your videos in spanish all the need to do bbn is turn on captions then select Spanish viola, you can now read in Spanish

[@Walter.Quiroz]

It's mind-blowing the way people in Mexico behave. I grew up in Canada and found it hard get along with Mexicans. Most of people expected me to behave like them just because I was born in Mexico and I'm brown-skinned. 'Whitexicans' were quite racist to me and some of them didn't even believe I'm proficient in English. I think if you're a foreigner and white then people are kind, otherwise they're rude.

[@Chief2Moon]

I've always addressed women young or old as senorita...sometimes with a wink, which got a smile or hug in return.

[@antonia6059]

Yes definitely! my Mexican husband is a real gentleman. Very protective of me and I love it!

[@sharisisco]

I grew up in Texas in Murica and was always taught men should walk on the outside.