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[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Does this depend on the region you live in? I get the impression border areas are less safe.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

There are hot zones, yes. Border zones are less safe, Michoacan (minis the capital) are not a good place to visit either. Celaya as a city should be avoided, but the Rest of Mexico can be reasonably safe, especially the tourist areas.

Mind you, I've visited Celaya (and Michoacan) countless times and I've seen some shit, but I never really was worried for my safety. Stay in the main roads, tourist areas, you'll be fine.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Also depends on how gringo you look. Gringos are largely seen as money pinatas.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Basically I'm a soft, doughy ATM.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago

Hah pretty much. Though the doughy part is optional 😁👍

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Is "gringo" where the word "cringe" comes from?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Cringe comes from the Old English word “cringan” which means to give way or to bend, which is exactly what your body does when you cringe because of an awkward situation. Demographic (Who Uses This Word). Today, the young and old use the word cringe, since it has been popularized by Gen Z on social media. It is now used as an expression when faced with an awkward situation.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago

It's in general use in in Latin America.

Some like gringos, some very much do not.