by Guadalupe Pérez | Jul 19, 2026 | Blog, Culture and Holidays
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, Culture and Holidays
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, Culture and Holidays
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...
by Guadalupe Pérez | Jul 1, 2026 | Blog, Culture and Holidays
Mexican dating culture is warm, expressive and close to family. Couples use sweet names like mi amor all day, and many men still open doors, pull out chairs and walk on the street side. Arturo, our Monterrey coach, says these habits usually come from respect and care...
by Guadalupe Pérez | Jun 30, 2026 | Blog, Culture and Holidays
Mexican Independence Day is September 16 and marks the start of Mexico’s fight for independence from Spain in 1810. The Fourth of July marks the US Declaration of Independence in 1776. Cinco de Mayo is neither: it remembers the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In Mexico the...
by Guadalupe Pérez | Jun 18, 2026 | Blog, Culture and Holidays
If you’ve ever wondered why strangers talk to you in Mexico, the short answer is that conversation is often seen as a normal part of daily life, especially among older generations. For many visitors and Spanish learners, it can be surprising when someone starts...
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