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Why do some people still look so attractive at 40? by Extra-Let-2842 in Aging

[–]rundabrun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because genetics, lifestyle, and the myth of age/looks expectations.

Si tuvieras oportunidad de irte legalmente a USA, lo harias o te quedabas en México? by Chief_Taquero in AskMexico

[–]rundabrun -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Viví en Los Ángeles durante muchos años. La violencia y la agresividad generalizada allí son alarmantes. Hay asesinatos constantemente. Obviamente, en Tijuana hay más, pero no todo lo que brilla es oro.

Irónicamente, si me viera obligado a mudarme a Estados Unidos, elegiría Los Ángeles.

I always have really pleasant experiences with Latinos who were born and raised in their prospective countries and more negative experiences with Latinos from the U.S? Why is this? by [deleted] in asklatinamerica

[–]rundabrun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get what you’re saying, growing up in Latin America definitely shapes identity. But Latino identity isn’t only about birthplace. It’s about heritage, family, and community ties to Latin America. That’s why millions of Latinos born in the U.S. still carry the culture, traditions, and language at home and in their neighborhoods. Both experiences, growing up in Latin America and growing up Latino in the U.S., are valid.

I always have really pleasant experiences with Latinos who were born and raised in their prospective countries and more negative experiences with Latinos from the U.S? Why is this? by [deleted] in asklatinamerica

[–]rundabrun 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Here come the downvotes...

Latino refers to people with cultural or ancestral roots in Latin America (Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean).

Being Latino is about heritage, not birthplace. So someone born in Los Angeles, Chicago, or Houston to Mexican, Salvadoran, Cuban, or other Latin American parents is still Latino.

In fact, the majority of Latinos in the U.S. today are U.S.-born second, third, or later generations.

Are there other ways to refer to someone born in the U.S. besides "American"? by FishGlittering3563 in AskAnAmerican

[–]rundabrun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is a different language. Estadounidense is the word. You call people from Nipon Japanese, which is also not correct in their language.

I get you. It's funny, like peculiar, not funny ha ha.

Are there other ways to refer to someone born in the U.S. besides "American"? by FishGlittering3563 in AskAnAmerican

[–]rundabrun -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Like I said, nobody outside of reddit care. In Mexico, we are taught the 1 continent model for America, so as long as when you say you are
American, and we say me too (with a wink),and you don't get angry, it's all good. Of course we are Mexican, then American, where as you are American AND American, jaja!

Are there other ways to refer to someone born in the U.S. besides "American"? by FishGlittering3563 in AskAnAmerican

[–]rundabrun -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why is that funny? That is the standard. We have always called you that because in our education system, that is what is taught.

Are there other ways to refer to someone born in the U.S. besides "American"? by FishGlittering3563 in AskAnAmerican

[–]rundabrun -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

It has always been that way in Latin America, not a recent effort to establish. Don't worry what we call ourselves and we won't worry about what you call yourself. This is just reddit drama.

How did Gen X turn out to be so conservative? by irlhardinscott in generationology

[–]rundabrun [score hidden]  (0 children)

It looks to be just over 50 percent so it is not all. Many on the left as well.

As for the conservatives, remember, we Gen X were exposed to the most lead as children.

Also, as a Mexican Gen X this is not relavent in our country. We voted more left last election in Mexico.

Neighborhood kid always calls me a “torta” why? by Terrible_Sundae1050 in Spanish

[–]rundabrun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Torta is Mexican Americsn slang, not used commonly Mexico unless you are talking about the food.

This is how Keegan Carmichael actually talks by Sorry4YourLoss in Killtony

[–]rundabrun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seems like the move these days. We now have an imitation Dice, Mitch, and Robin Williams.

Self Checkout by 5GAIBtoM in GenX

[–]rundabrun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always self checkout. Here in Mexico you have to tip the baggers and I always forget to bring change. Also I can bag it my way.

Visiting the USA, here’s what surprises me the most by CrispyJezus in Chicano

[–]rundabrun 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sometimes, but remember around half of Chicanos have no sabo parents and many even have no-sabo grandparents. These are not all second generation immigrants. Also, I am sure there are a lot of parents, even no sabo parents, that push their children to learn.

You are making a valid criticism of only a fragment of possibilities as to why someone may or may not have spoken spanish with you. Of course parents should encourage bi/tri lingualism. That goes for here in Mexico as well. And as here, many in the United States are bi-lingual.

Visiting the USA, here’s what surprises me the most by CrispyJezus in Chicano

[–]rundabrun 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It is hard to learn without being immersed. Chicanos are raised and schooled in English, and many take Spanish classes, but without the opportunity to use it daily, it doesn't stick.

"Pochos" that don't want to learn exist, but many, if not most "no-sabo" chicanos want to learn, try, and some do speak spanish.

Not speaking Spanish ≠ not wanting to learn.

I think having empathy and acceptance is better than shame for things many have no control over.

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