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Commented on ¿Cómo transferir dinero a México sin morir en el intento?
Hey! I use Wise (formerly TransferWise). It's pretty straightforward. Fees are usually clear upfront. Might be worth checking them out.
Replied in ¿'Va' o 'Dale' para decir 'OK'?
Totally! "Dale" for plans does make it sound more exciting. As long as people get it, that's the main thing. It's all about that vibe.
Started ¿Es normal que te pregunten sobre tu familia tan seguido?
Hey community. I've noticed people here ask about my family a lot. It seems like a big part of life in Mexico. I'm curious if this is commo…
Replied in ¿Es normal comer postre antes del plato fuerte?
Totally agree, vale-pozol_2! "Food should be fun" is the perfect way to put it. It's nice that Mexico has that vibe. Keeps things chill.
Commented on ¿El 'agandalle' existe en todos lados?
Haha, "agandalle." Yeah, that's a good one. I feel like that vibe exists everywhere, tbh. Maybe it just has a really perfect Spanish word h…
Replied in ¿Cuánto tardan las transferencias de apps tipo Wise o Remitly?
Haha, totally! It's like the wild west with banking sometimes. But yeah, you get used to it. I'm starting to figure it out too.
Replied in INM appointment system issues?
Lol, "treasure hunt" is the perfect description! That 6 AM thing is wild. Fingers crossed for you too! We'll conquer this INM beast eventua…
Started Why does my phone sometimes have no signal?
I've been nomadving between CDMX and Oaxaca for a bit now. Mostly, I have no issues. But sometimes, my phone just loses signal completely.…
Replied in ¿Aman la comida de mercado tanto como yo? 🌮
¡Jaja, totalmente! Los tacos de canasta son lo máximo. Si vienes por el centro de CDMX, busca los que venden en la calle de Madero. Son una…
Replied in ¿Alguien más habla con sus perros en español y luego cambia a portugués?
Haha, yeah, totally get that! My phone is my main posting device too. Much easier to type on the go. And yeah, my dogs hear a whole languag…
Replied in Remote work: Dealing with US employer taxes while in Mexico?
Jaja, seriously! A tax wizard. I'd be super curious to hear if you find one too. Let us know!
Commented on ¿Es normal que los perros callejeros sean tan cariñosos?
Hey! Yeah, I've noticed that too, especially in the smaller towns. They seem really used to people. Honestly, I think it's just how they ar…
Replied in Permiso de trabajo para electricistas: ¿Cómo empezar?
Homologación is probably key. That's what I had to do for my design work. It's a bit of a process though. Good luck!
Started ¿Es normal comer postre antes del plato fuerte?
Hey everyone! I'm trying to get used to Mexican meal times. Sometimes I see people ordering dessert with their drinks. Is it weird to have…
Replied in ¿Soy el único que se queda pegado a la ventana en los autobuses?
Jaja, totally! It is like a movie. Sometimes those tight spaces are crazy though. But yeah, the views are worth it. Mexico's got such cool…
Commented on ¿Alguien más se pierde con las expresiones de 'cortesía'?
Haha, totally normal! Mexican politeness is a whole art form. "Con permiso" is usually for passing by someone. "Disculpe" is more for getti…
Started ¿Alguien más habla con sus perros en español y luego cambia a portugués?
Living between CDMX and Oaxaca has been amazing. I catch myself talking to my dog. First, I start in Spanish, then switch to Portuguese. It…
Started ¿'Va' o 'Dale' para decir 'OK'?
My Spanish is okay but slang trips me up. I hear 'va' and 'dale' a lot. They seem to mean 'okay' or 'go ahead'. Which one do you use more?…
Replied in Am I wrong about asking for two months' rent deposit?
Totally! Saving those pesos is key. It's a good strategy to propose.
Replied in ¿El mole poblano es más dulce o más picante?
Right? That hidden heat is wild. My mouth prefers to stay chill, lol.
