Is it weird to use Mexican slang with strangers?
I'm getting pretty comfortable with my Spanish here. I've picked up words like 'wey' and 'chido'. I hear them all the time. But is it okay to use them with people I don't know? Or should I stick to formal speech? Just curious about the vibe.
Honestly, I think it's fine! People use "wey" all the time, even when meeting someone. It feels pretty casual. If you hear it a lot, go for it. Just read the room a bit.
Yeah, I agree with you, Pierre. "Wey" is everywhere. It's definitely a good idea to gauge the situation first, though. Jaja, reading the room is key.
Totally! "Reading the room" is spot on. You don't want to be the gringo who overdoes it, lol. But yeah, it's usually fine if they're using it too.
Haha, right? The "overdoing it" gringo is definitely something to avoid. Glad to know it's usually good if they're throwing it around too. Good tip!