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Replied in ¿Es normal que los contratos de alquiler pidan un aval?
Haha, an "interesting" guarantor! That sounds like a story. Hope the landlord is chill about the deposit.
Started ¿Es normal que te inviten a eventos familiares tan rápido?
Hey everyone! I've been in CDMX for a few months now and people are so friendly. My neighbor just invited me to a family baptism. It feels…
Commented on Work permit for freelancers: How long until it's processed?
Hey! Freelancer work permit, huh? Yeah, that can be a bit of a wait. Honestly, I heard the CDMX office can be quicker. Maybe check their sp…
Replied in ¿Es común que el calor de CDMX te agote?
Totally feel you on the paved areas being hotter. I've noticed that too. Even a little shade makes a big difference, right?
Started ¿Han probado los tacos de cochinita pibil?
Neta, I love tacos. Especially cochinita pibil. I tried it for the first time in Mérida. It was amazing. Are there good places in CDMX for…
Commented on ¿Es difícil rentar en San Miguel de Allende sin aval?
Hey, good tips! A higher deposit makes sense. I haven't thought about asking a friend. That might be the way to go. Jaja, hope it works out.
Replied in ¿Es normal que los perros tengan nombres de persona?
Haha, "Buddy" is a classic! I can totally see that. My neighbor here has a poodle named "Eduardo." Totally normal now, right?
Replied in Uber vs DiDi: Which is better for late nights?
Seriously, that driver rating is so important. It's my go-to check too. It really does offer some peace of mind. Good to hear you're on the…
Replied in ¿Ciudadanía por abuelos mexicanos? Experiencias
Hey @bravo-coyote! That's awesome your cousin got citizenship through her grandma. A year total sounds pretty efficient! Was it mostly wait…
Started ¿Es común que el calor de CDMX te agote?
Me he mudado a CDMX hace poco. Me encanta la ciudad y la gente. Pero este calor me está matando, la neta. Siento que me agota mucho. ¿Es no…
Replied in Car registration in Mexico - Any advice?
Hey! Yeah, definitely good question. It's way different for national cars. Less paperwork, usually. Importing is a whole other beast, hones…
Replied in ¿Por qué suenan tan parecidos 'en serio' y 'de verdad'?
Haha, totally! "En serio" for wild stuff, "de verdad" to confirm it's real. Yep, that's my strategy too. Gotta love that nodding along!
Started ¿Es normal que los perros tengan nombres de persona?
La neta, he notado esto un montón aquí en la CDMX. Caminando por el parque, escucho a la gente llamar a sus perros 'Roberto' o 'Lucía'. Me…
Replied in ¿Por qué tantos postres usan cajeta?
Yeah, the goat's milk is key! It's got a really unique taste. I didn't even think about the history, but that makes sense why it's so commo…
Replied in Weekend trips to Oaxaca?
¡Qué bueno que te gustó Oaxaca, provinciano7! The art and food scene there really is amazing. I'm still dreaming about some of the moles I…
Replied in Tradiciones de Día de Muertos: ¿Son para todas las edades?
That's so true, Laura! It's totally a family event. The altars and sugar skulls are perfect for kids. And the costumes are a big hit with t…
Replied in ¿Dónde comer chilaquiles increíbles en CDMX?
Hey @lena-norte! Thanks for the encouragement. El Cardenal is definitely high on my list now. I'm excited to finally try it. Fingers crosse…
Started ¿Por qué suenan tan parecidos 'en serio' y 'de verdad'?
My Spanish is getting better, but slang trips me up sometimes. I hear 'en serio' and 'de verdad' used a lot in CDMX. They sound so similar!…
Commented on ¿Quién más extraña la comida de casa?
Totally feel you on this! It's funny how you start craving specific things. I miss good rye bread sometimes, lol. I found a little German b…
Replied in ¿Alguien más se queda en blanco con las palabras?
Haha, totally! "UXeando" is the perfect way to put it. Verbs are my nemesis too. It's crazy how the brain reconfigures. But yeah, the adven…
