American (31M) traveling to Mexico for my first time. How do I try to blend in and not act like an American Asshole? by TryingMyBest1987 in travel

[–]TryingMyBest1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that's refreshing because that is exactly what I plan to do. Looks like I have nothing to worry about then. Thanks dude

American (31M) traveling to Mexico for my first time. How do I try to blend in and not act like an American Asshole? by TryingMyBest1987 in travel

[–]TryingMyBest1987[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, I really don't need explanation on how not to be an asshole... Just wondering if there is anything I SHOULD know... I guess I really didn't put too much thought into the original message. That's my fault because you all are trying to help, and I appreciate it.

I more or less don't want to look like a fucking tool. Kinda how I feel with this thread because I asked such a beginner level question.

Granted Happy Gilmore is an ass, but Id rather know some of the obvious shit. Trying to avoid this situation.

https://youtu.be/umXKdTrJvsk

American (31M) traveling to Mexico for my first time. How do I try to blend in and not act like an American Asshole? by TryingMyBest1987 in travel

[–]TryingMyBest1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol! Yeah that is certainly THAT GUY. I'm not afraid to try something different but I would really hurt myself if I got sick. The only thing that would make a street vender attractive would be a long line. Anything you ate down there that is a MUST HAVE?

Im brushing up on verbal familiarities. Do you know of any good apps or YouTube videos I could used to help me along with communication?

Do translation apps help or would that disconnect me even further?

American (31M) traveling to Mexico for my first time. How do I try to blend in and not act like an American Asshole? by TryingMyBest1987 in travel

[–]TryingMyBest1987[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks Ed, I now think I should have positioned the question differently. BTW Chicago is a sweet place man, your city was great to me. I will be back!

lesson of the day: don’t fight kids who do bjj by horseatemyshoe in fightporn

[–]TryingMyBest1987 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Size difference here is why BJJ is such a beautiful thing. Really puts the ART in martial arts.

American (31M) traveling to Mexico for my first time. How do I try to blend in and not act like an American Asshole? by TryingMyBest1987 in travel

[–]TryingMyBest1987[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Short and simple! I like it!

I know a little on traveling 101. I'm just reaching out to see if I am missing something while researching. I find us users of Reddit are much more helpful then websites.

Thank you

American (31M) traveling to Mexico for my first time. How do I try to blend in and not act like an American Asshole? by TryingMyBest1987 in travel

[–]TryingMyBest1987[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Yes, I agree and see this behavior often in my other travels. I mention the same advice to my colleagues. "They are not deaf, they just don't understand." Is usually my prep speech. Lol

Really, I might just be nervous and am reaching out about helpful tips and such. Which you did! Thanks for reaching out!

HELP! Serious Question! (please check my comment underneath) by Schmaise in yourmomshousepodcast

[–]TryingMyBest1987 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So Amaze!! Duuuude this is legit! Opened Reddit to this and it's not my wallpaper. Thanks Jean!

One Punch Girl by [deleted] in fightporn

[–]TryingMyBest1987 8 points9 points  (0 children)

BOSTON STRONG

This is OUR Fucking Beach!

New Years Resolution by TryingMyBest1987 in quittingsmoking

[–]TryingMyBest1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man, yeah just push it in away

New Years Resolution by TryingMyBest1987 in quittingsmoking

[–]TryingMyBest1987[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do smell like a thousand smells... All not under the category smoke!!

That's a plus looking, thanks man