by Guadalupe Pérez | Jul 31, 2026 | Blog
Estar al pendiente means to be attentive, to keep an eye out, or to stay on top of something. In Mexican Spanish it is how you say “I’m here if you need anything” or “keep me posted.” It comes from pendiente, meaning hanging or...
by Guadalupe Pérez | Jul 30, 2026 | Blog
In Mexico, friends and acquaintances often greet with one light kiss on the cheek, especially when a woman is involved. Men usually shake hands or hug each other. A handshake is always safe with strangers and at work. Say buenos días or buenas tardes when you walk in,...
by Guadalupe Pérez | Jul 23, 2026 | Blog
If you have spent any time in Mexico, you have probably noticed a few Mexican customs that surprise foreigners long before you noticed a single grammar rule. Someone wishes you “provecho” as they walk past your table. A stranger in the park says good...
by Guadalupe Pérez | Jul 19, 2026 | Blog
If you are trying to understand Mexican relationship culture, one thing can be confusing at first: romantic communication may look much more frequent and involved than you expect. Messages about whether someone slept well, ate lunch, or made it home can seem like...
by Guadalupe Pérez | Jul 13, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve ever chatted with a Mexican friend, coworker, or host family, you’ve probably noticed that Mexican texting culture feels different from what you might be used to. Messages often begin with a greeting, voice notes replace long paragraphs, stickers...
by Guadalupe Pérez | Jul 9, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve spent time in Mexico, you’ve probably noticed that people often ask questions that might seem surprisingly personal. Why Mexicans ask foreigners personal questions isn’t about being rude or nosy. In most cases, it’s simply how people...
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