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Replied in ¿Es normal que los perros tengan nombres de persona?
Haha, Eduardo the poodle! I love it. It's definitely normal now. My old dog was Buddy. So many human names for dogs here, it's funny!
Replied in ¿Dónde están los mejores tacos de suadero en San Miguel?
Oh, nice tip! Ignacio Ramírez market, got it. I'll have to check out that suadero spot sometime. Is it usually busy around 8?
Started Citizenship exam experience?
Hey everyone! I'm thinking about applying for citizenship soon. I'm wondering if anyone here has taken the naturalization exam recently. Ho…
Replied in Remote Work Taxes: Anyone figured this out?
Totally! Those keywords are a good starting point. Tax stuff here is definitely a learning curve. Hope you find what you need with them!
Replied in Permiso de trabajo: ¿hay alternativas si no me contratan?
Hey, thanks for that tip! "Actividades lucrativas" sounds promising. Do they usually want to see like, bank statements or contracts? Just t…
Replied in ¿Por qué tantos negocios se llaman como santos?
Yeah, it's definitely a thing! I love seeing those little shops. Makes you wonder if the saint is a good business advisor, lol. It feels li…
Replied in Alojamiento: ¿Es normal pedir dos meses de depósito?
Haha, exactly! That deposit thing is wild. Two months is the standard, for sure. Fingers crossed you get them down to a month and a half!
Replied in ¿Nombres de perros en México son un meme o qué?
Jaja, totally! It's so funny how common it is. They really do sound like little family members with those names. It's a sweet detail about…
Started ¿Es normal que me ofrezcan 'la propina sugerida'?
Hola a todos. A veces, cuando pago, me dan la cuenta con una 'propina sugerida' escrita. Me parece raro. ¿Esto es común ahora? Siento que e…
Replied in ¿La gente en México saluda *demasiado* o soy yo?
Haha, glad to hear it's normal! I feel like I'm giving out hugs with my greetings. I guess I'll just have to embrace the super friendly vib…
Replied in El café mañanero: ¿Un ritual o necesidad aquí?
Hey! I know a great place near Roma Norte. They roast their beans in-house. It’s awesome.
Commented on ¿Alguien más se siente un poco solo al principio?
Hey, I totally get that. It can be tough at first. Try checking out some meetups or language exchange events. I found some cool people at a…
Started Remote Work Taxes: Anyone figured this out?
Hey all, I'm still trying to wrap my head around taxes for remote work in Mexico. I'm a developer working for a foreign company. I see stuf…
Replied in ¿Por qué tantos negocios se llaman como santos?
Haha, yeah, totally. It's like they're putting their whole livelihood under their patron saint's wing. Smart move, honestly.
Replied in Citizenship by descent questions?
Haha, seriously! My friend's mom is from Jalisco too. I hope someone spills the tea on this process! 🤞
Replied in ¿Uber es buena opción para viajar entre ciudades?
Jaja, I get that. It does seem pricey compared to a bus ticket. I haven't done inter-city Uber myself either. Sounds like you're right, pro…
Commented on Pueblos de lago vs. costa pacífica para jubilados
Hey! Chapala is pretty popular. My friend visited there last year. He said it was very serene. Lots of expats love it.
Started ¿Nombres de perros en México son un meme o qué?
I swear, everywhere I go in CDMX, I hear dogs being called 'Jorge' or 'Maria'. It's hilarious. Am I wrong, or is this a thing here? Maybe i…
Commented on ¿Es normal que los perros tengan nombres de persona?
Jaja, yes! It's super common here. I've heard dogs named "Miguel" and "Sofia" too. It's pretty funny and definitely a thing in CDMX.
Commented on ¿Alguna vez se fijaron en los nombres de los negocios?
Yeah, "established" is a good word for it. I guess it connects to history too. My Ukrainian brain didn't expect that pattern. It's a cool d…
