I went to high school in the us and one time the geography teacher got triggered when I told him Mexico wasnt in central america.

@oportillo02

4 жыл бұрын

In fact is half and a half. Central America is defined by the Cancer and Capricorn tropics. In Mexico the Cancer tropic cross at Sinaloa, Durango, Coahuila and Tamaulipas States (more or less). From that line to the north is north America, and below that is central America.

@joehoang4826

4 жыл бұрын

That seriously depends. Some consider it to be part of Central America. And Central America is just as much a part of North America as Mexico anyway.

@heraldomedrano6993

4 жыл бұрын

Does this genius now where Spanish 🇪🇸 came from.

@oportillo02

4 жыл бұрын

@@heraldomedrano6993 Espadania-Hispania -España... Fun fact: Spanish is not the real language name. The real language name is Castellano; it is a mix of Latin, a dialect originated In Castilla - La Mancha and some Arabic words.

@carlosmante

4 жыл бұрын

@@oportillo02 Where did you got that crap?

In a time when Mexico is constantly being defined by the media or Hollywood as an uncultured, barbaric country, it's really nice to see someone showing all the beauty and positivity that Mexico has to offer. Thanks man. 🇲🇽

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure amigo 🇲🇽

@carlosmante

4 жыл бұрын

Stop blaming the media or some Hollywood conspiracy, ha ha ha ha. Let's face reality, Mexico is a Barbaric Country. only in Mexico the Dictator Amlo is able to order a zero budget for Cancer drugs while spending Millions of pesos bringing to the country and providing with all expenses and commodities another Dictator Ego Morales a Millionaire involved in the production of Cocaine.

@mandoisc

4 жыл бұрын

@@carlosmante lol

@luisvilla799

4 жыл бұрын

No mames en mexico si son barberos

@JoseCastro-tl2il

4 жыл бұрын

@@carlosmante very misinformed

Buen vídeo, tu inglés es muy fácil de entender,gracias

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Gracias amigo.

@efrainortiz1543

4 жыл бұрын

Because he's not gringo amigo

@franciscogarcia6180

4 жыл бұрын

That means you don’t speak English, duh.

@tkbkt

4 жыл бұрын

@@franciscogarcia6180 ¿ah sí? a ver, ponte a escuchar a un escocés y me dices si le entiendes a la primera. don't get cocky.

@dani_yo813

3 жыл бұрын

Su acento me suena britanico

in Mexico you are not allowed to display the Mexican Flag and colors in bathin suits or bikinis (man or woman ) you go to jail for that, the Mexican Flag is very respected.

@209alfredo2091

4 жыл бұрын

@T. H. you think it's a lie go wear underwear with a Mexican flag you will be fined up the ass. They see it as disrespect since you literally have your balls and ass in the flag

@edgaremilio680

4 жыл бұрын

T. H. Of course you aren’t Mexican

@stevebell4906

3 жыл бұрын

@Angelina The fact unknown to you is the US veteran organizations such as the The Veterans of Foreign Wars do indeed burn American flags!

@DanielTorres-hz1oy

3 жыл бұрын

you don't go to jail, but it is against the flag code to wear the Mexican flag as clothing (as I believe also against the US flag code), also, NEVER let the flag touch the ground

@HellcatMad

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevebell4906 they burn retired flags approximately. There is a special procedure for doing away with a worn flag. There I fixed i for you

taquito al principio Like por eso

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. Can't correct that now but I never stop learning :D

@MarcosElMalo2

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrueMexico Yeah, as I noted elsewhere, there’s a similar word pronounced with the soft “c”, tácito. It means Tacit. Accent on the A, C sounds like S. Entiendes? Also, mi amigo, you might find the -cita/cito diminutive interesting. I haven’t figured out the rules for this form, but it’s quite common, as in Jovencita for Jovena. Or Hombrecito for hombre (I sometimes call my friends’ sons “hombrecito”, little man.) Perhaps a kindly native speaker will explain why -ito/ita is sometimes used and -cito/cita is used other times.

@andrea-dh3vj

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrueMexico for other people around the world is good that you fix it / el q te hayas equivocado no quita q te amemos, y a eso lentes🕶😆

Very direct messages in México are rare, so when they happen, quite often people take them with a smile (not always thought)

Don't act like a jerk. Don't expect others to treat you special. Have manners, be kind, respectful, and helpful. Smile! Attempt to speak the local language. That is how you should act when visiting other countries. Always worked for me.

@paultrumble8110

2 жыл бұрын

It would be nice to see that in the U.S.

@paultrumble8110

2 жыл бұрын

From Americans

Implicit&softened language is used in business or formal interactions (including people you do not know). It's essentially an offshot of "good manners". But Mexicans are pretty direct and even confrontational among friends/family and even with strangers if in the middle of a relaxed social event (in joking manner). This switch in behavior might confuse unsuspected foreigners.

@MrXtremedd

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, basically that's how we speak

@Caligirl4life555

3 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I was thinking! Generally our Mexican culture abide by “No pelos en la lengua.” I’ve never been in a business setting in Mexico so I assume is kept professional, but when it comes to friends and family - they will go straight to the point and tell you how it is. Sometimes that can be a good thing and sometimes is plain rude depending on the context.

Este canal es increíble, debería tener muchas más vistas y suscriptores. Saludos Paul haces un excelente trabajo retratando México.

Tu inglés es más entendible que el de muchos ingleses, genial.

@xcompa77x

4 жыл бұрын

En mi opinión El acento de tío Paul es un poco diferente do como la mayoría de los ingleses hablan. Y también habla despacito.

@Renanaguilar

4 жыл бұрын

Es que este chico si fue a la universidad, es como en cualquier lugar. Mientras mas educado es uno habla mas claro.

@theuberman7170

4 жыл бұрын

Habla un poquito mas lento.

@Koraxus

3 жыл бұрын

suena a que es un lugar del norte, pero claramente no es escocia, ni liverpool ni manchester

@emurysorrow6632

3 жыл бұрын

Su acento no es tan marcado/pesado, supongo que eso es lo que lo hace más fácil entenderlo.

I remember that when I was living in Taipei City, I talked about the whole "American" designation problem with many people from the US, they were trying to find a proper designation and were very apologetic about knowing who annoying it was to say they were "Americans" since it would come from a very pedantic and proud place. To explain this, it is the feeling of most ignorant Americans to think their country is the best and everyone should aling to their needs and ideology.

@elpiedron3889

4 жыл бұрын

So because the Americans you have interacted with, behave or think in a certain way about their country, you right away conclude that it must be the way most Americans think? I can't believe you dont recognize how ignorant you sound with that comment!

@rayschalch

4 жыл бұрын

El Piedron in any way have I generalized about it so your question is totally irrelevant.

@elpiedron3889

4 жыл бұрын

@@rayschalch I never said you generalized. Bullshit is unnecessary.

@ivanbermudezchavez6186

4 жыл бұрын

Alert alert. We have a gringophobic right here. That’s the countrys name, deal with it, Mexico it’s called similarly, USA, America for short, MUS Mexico for short. Also, in English the continent it’s called The Americas since it’s divided in two, so if you want to play the technicalities game, be offended when the use the term Theamericanians. Peace and love brother there’s enough that dived us don’t make more division with name technicalities.

@rayschalch

4 жыл бұрын

Ivan Bermudez Chavez I really don't care how people refer to people in the US, officially are called Americans so I don't see reason why not to call them as is. As for what Americans think, well I care about that even less.. Hahahaha

😎 By the way, when visiting MOST countries outside the U.S. the notion of carrying a concealed handgun or, joking about a person's MOTHER are usually frowned upon. In other words, when travelling, a little COMMON SENSE goes a long way❗ 🌏

Have mercy, I’m on a diet 😢

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Jaja.

@dani_yo813

3 жыл бұрын

It's very sad Jakajajskskqjsk

Great job my friend, I applaud your level of cultural immersion (a true traveler), your unassuming and respectful approach to the ethnic and other sensible topics, but overall I love the unbiased, un stereotypical face with which you portrait these places, and that every culture deserves. Here my like.. and su subscription. Thanks

Have I missed anything? Share your knowledge in the comments! Hope you enjoyed the video amigos y mijos :) Support Tío Paul and the channel with a Paypal tip! www.paypal.me/TrueMexico Consider supporting on Patreon: www.patreon.com/truemexico

@miguelandrade9453

4 жыл бұрын

little heads up: the correct diminutive form of taco is taquito, not 'tacito'. But great video overall!

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

@@miguelandrade9453 Thanks for that amigo. Can't correct that now but I never stop learning :D

@edyann

4 жыл бұрын

@@miguelandrade9453 Primo? My last name is Andrade as well. 😊

@eberjair

4 жыл бұрын

In the USA is common to see people wearing their flag. As far as I know, here in Mexico, civilians are not allowed to wear anything that includes the patriot symbols (the flag or national emblem)

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

@@edyann The name is familiar to me because of the boxer Demetrius Andrade! :)

Long story short about the political participation, its because of a long history of imperialism and undermining of Latin America by colonial powers

Great vid!

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Didn't know you watched my vids! Hope all is good with you amigo.

@Al4beef

4 жыл бұрын

Time to go to Mexico

@waifubreaks1572

4 жыл бұрын

Cmilk? is that you?

@DimondData

4 жыл бұрын

Oh snap!!! ADV China/Cmilk + True Mexico. The channels I often watch for cultural based entertainment are connected through viewership. I shouldn't be surprised, but still. I am.

@ThePhantom712

3 жыл бұрын

Ohh the great one its nice to see u.

Missed you, man. Where were you last month? Welcome back anyways!

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have another video that will be up during the week too. Look forward to that!

@VictorLopez-mf7ur

4 жыл бұрын

True Mexico thanks for talking like this about Mexico man 🙏

The rule I tell my kids is, in Spanish, say "estadounidense", because that is how you refer to an American in Spanish, not to be confused with "Americano", which refers to North and South America. We can't say "Unitedstatsian" because that is not an English word. It's just using proper Spanish and English. A couple times I have been asked about this by Mexicans, why Americans use the term American, and I remind them that the full name for Mexico is, "The United States of Mexico", and they call themselves Mexico from the beginning of the nation, just like the United States of America did. Mostly, we stay out of such conversations unless asked.

I love you vids. They make me reconnect with ma’city. You always manage to ignite a happy form of nostalgia in me.

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome to read.

Great video. 👏🏼 I learned to give a name to something I’ve always struggled with living in the US. High context vs Low context. I agree 💯! It’s very difficult to communicate when perceptions are different.

One sign I remember seeing all of Mexico City neighborhoods was " Se usara grua gratis" It was a way to keep people from parkng where they shouldnt.

Underwear and swimwear with the Mexican national flag is forbidden but wearing the USA flag like that isn't.

@kdb5312

4 жыл бұрын

right, we can't really make things with the Mexican flag, because it's supposed to be respected

@alejandrodelacruz6413

4 жыл бұрын

We really love our flag

@jarredcox9667

4 жыл бұрын

The US flag code says our flag isn't supposed to be used in many ways but since there's no punishment people do it. Civilians think of loving it so much they want it on everything

Is good to have you back dude, keep the good job with your videos, I do really enjoy them!

No insults to someone else's mom? Bro, "uuuuhh que tu mama baila tektonik con la alarma del carro" LMAO 😂

Always nice to hear from Tío Paul You do an excellent job of presenting Mexico

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Voy a esperar subtitulos, pero voy dejando mi like de una vez ^^

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Gracias!

Nice video Engligh guy ! Thank you. Your English is very clear to me that I can understand almost everything what you say in the video. Regards.

You can even say "soy gringo", as calling someone a gringo in Mexico is not an insult, it's just another word for American. Not only that, but we Canadians are also gringos. Also, at least in northern Mexico - and I can't speak for other regions - they say "norteamericano" for Americans, and it doesn't mean North American, it just means U.S. American. And I haven't figured out yet how you do say North American in Mexico.

@fazequeso1247

4 жыл бұрын

norteamericano = north american

@Somehowstillkicking

4 жыл бұрын

“Estadounidense” is also for usa Americans but ONLy for them while “Norteamericano” is used for usa Americans but kind of can also be used for Mexicans/Canadians

@magtovi

4 жыл бұрын

"Not only that, but we Canadians are also gringos." Nope. You're "canadiense", "gringo" is the person that was born on U.S. soil.

@hineraable

4 жыл бұрын

I have never see a Mexican call gringo to a Canadian.

@edgarmanuelzetinaaguilar6972

4 жыл бұрын

@@hineraable Maybe the first time you meet him, but once you know somebody is from Canada he inmediatly becomes "canadiense".

Another awesome video, thank tío Paul!

I was randomly watching another video. Saw a guy with the same green glasses. Immediately thought of you.

Tío Paul! If you want to experience a Mexican sunset that's 1000 times better than the Mexico city one, you should come to Aguascalientes! I recommend you come in april-may so you can film the San Marcos Fair! It gets pretty wild.

It was yesterday that I found myself thinking: Tio Paul has been absent for a while. I'm glad you're back with another video featuring deeply-rooted cultural issues... and taquitos. ❤️ BTW, it's "taquitos" and not "tacitos" if I may note 😊

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! And with taquitos, thanks for that, can't correct that now but I never stop learning :D

Just as says an old spanish friend... *"Pero que pedazo de vídeo mas guapo!"* Saludos tío!

Love your channel's content.

Excellent video! There’s one tiny mistake though, at 4:38 it should say “Otro taquito güero?”

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. Can't correct that now but I never stop learning :D

@ahuehuete4703

4 жыл бұрын

To be a real stickler: "¿Otro taquito güero?"

@wiserealm6708

4 жыл бұрын

@@ahuehuete4703 To be a real real stickler, it should be "¿Otro taquito, güero?" because without the comma it says that the taco is the blonde one xd

@moonchild1257

4 жыл бұрын

I'm loving all these grammar corrections 😌

@wiserealm6708

4 жыл бұрын

@@moonchild1257 Gotta love how Paul was like "Oh, I messed up, better create a custom answer for all the people pointing out my tiny mistake", thus we get "Thanks for that. Can't correct that now but I never stop learning :D"

Going to Mexico in January. I'm taking one of my friend to come visit my pueblo

I end up more informed Everytime I watch a video from this channel. Most videos about Mexico in Spanish, made by Mexicans, often contain more misinformation than useful info.

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for those kind words amigo.

@1-up28

3 жыл бұрын

pero este como te chupa las bolas es la verdad absoluta ??? LOL viva el no pensar

A big like to my uncle Paul and his awesome vlog. Nice weekend! 😎

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

that law where it says that no foreigner can participate in Mexican politics, it can also be an offense for us Mexicans for example, with what right other people from other countries have to come to teach us or tell us what to do, it is an offense for many Mexicans when a foreigner gets into Mexican politics, basically when that happens is like telling us that we don't serve to govern and things like that, mentioning among some.

I've traveled months at a time in 6 Asian countries. I noticed that when asked where I was from, I'd reply "the US" or "the United States", and it would confuse some locals. The'd ask "American?" or "America?" I'd have to say yes so they understood. Then most would get excited and exclaim "Oh American!!" and sometimes to my dismay, "Obama!" It never made since because America could mean, Canada, or South America, and so on.

@ee.es00

2 жыл бұрын

Most people think of the country the USA not the continent of the America's.

Correction: it's spelled güero, not guerro. Guerro sounds like masculine war.

@JohnSmith-kn5bl

4 жыл бұрын

It just sounds like the white mans war

@sb3smiles310

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, like you want to make war on this little taco😂 como no!

You're a very keen observer, nicely done!

Buen video tío Paul!!

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Gracias!

Your videos are really enjoyable

you are so nice, and very respectful qhen talking about anything, thanks.

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. Believe me it took me a while to work out the best way to talk about some of those things in the video.

@alondraandradeandrade7293

4 жыл бұрын

@@TrueMexico i imagine it was, i as a mexican know my people, and yes we can be very very nice, BUT we also can get offended very quickly, although i have a bit of practice with not getting offended, because my boyfriend is german and they are sooooooooooo direct, i just understand that we are different but we love each other, again BIG THANKS, UNCLE PAUL.

Hi Paul, nice to see you, again 💕

Buen video bro 👌🇲🇽

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Gracias amigo

Being a student I lived in CDMX for six or seven years, love that big city, and you describe it beautifully, miss all the food and things to do the city offers. Saludos amigo

4:37. "taquito", tío Paul, not "tacito..." 😆 🙂

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

I knowwww 😆 Can't correct that now but I never stop learning :D

@andrea-dh3vj

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrueMexico 😍😄

Let’s see what my experience is with these. I’m Mexican but live in the USA. 1: I love guns. 2: I tend to be more direct, some people (even americans) think I’m too blunt. maybe that’s why I don’t fit in in Mexico. 3: I didn’t know that but pretty cool. 4: the “yo momma” joke is the most annoying thing ever and many Americans and Mexicans are so annoyed by it. 5: even when I was in Mexico (Monterrey) i often said stuff like “los americanos” meaning US people (although 80+% of the time they’re called gringos) much less acceptable in the south. but “america” meant the continent to most. I don’t blame the Americans though,

Great video! Tu muy bien (:

I will like to add that being polite when talking to others is important. Words like "porfavor" when asking for something.

4:37 The word is 'taquito' because in Spanish the letters don't change sound, so when a word gets something added on that might change the sound of a letter, the letter changes. A "c" followed by an "i" will sound like "si", therefore in when adding 'ito' to taco, the "c" must change to a "qu" to achieve the same sound so instead of tacito (tah-si-to) it's taquito (tah-ki-to)

As US citizen, I would never refer myself as anything but "American. Latinos have to understand that English and Spanish are two languages. You should not apply your own language rules to another. If in English, I say "American" and Spanish "Estadosunidense." Another way to look at it if I were go to Latínamerica, I can call any Vietnamese or Korean a "chino" Or an Indian from India an "hindue" Even the word "Indio" is somewhat of derogatory word. Here's a little English to Spanish dictionary that will be helpful: Estadosunidense - American Estadounidos - America América (El continente) - The Americas (North and South America are two distinct continents ) Hindú - Indian Religión Hindú - Hindu Indio - Native American Chino - Asiatico Chinos de China - Chinese

@KevinMcCool

4 жыл бұрын

al4sake al4sake In Latin America you can't call "any Vietnamese or korean" "chino". That's racist and ignorant.

@MsMonster128

4 жыл бұрын

this has nothing to do with language lol you didn't understand a thing paul said

@Al4beef

4 жыл бұрын

@@MsMonster128 I'm sure three is snippet of language and I have my two cents @ 8:45. I think you got bored and skipped the part

@Al4beef

4 жыл бұрын

@@KevinMcCool I wasn't in Latin American but live near a large Hispanic community in the USA. I've been called chino often. They often don't think I speak Spanish.

@clauaome25

4 жыл бұрын

America is one continent. I really don't know when or how the US educational system started to fail. Even in the Olympics the circle for America is one. It goes beyond than just language. North, central and south are just subdivisions. Just as you would say western or eastern Europe. Besides, your country 's name is the United States of America, not the United States of North America. When our country (I am American also) was named they did so, thinking about America as a new continent, not thinking about a subdivision of the north.

I love your videos. I'm from Xoshimilco but I live in LA. I do visit Mexico every now and then, but I really miss it. By the way, when you talk about the food I really want to go back badly.

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Me parece algo raro pensar en que hay cosas que nos molesten a diferencia de EUA. Pero aún así, me agrada ver como muestras tanto interés por nuestro país. Nos hace falta un pensamiento como el tuyo. P.D. Me agrada tu inglés, es super facil de entender!! Gran video, además, me sneñas cosa que ni yo viviendo por 18 años sabía xD

Uncle Paul, do not forget to mention that ownership of real estate for foreigners in 🇲🇽 is stricted.

@giovannihernandez3604

4 жыл бұрын

@Chris D you are partially right. The Mexican Constitution states that foreigners cannot own direct ownership of any land located on the "restricted territory", which is anywhere around 62 miles close to any border and about 31 miles from the coastline with a special documented trust

@alejandroescarcega9288

4 жыл бұрын

Pues vayan a la Riviera Maya todo es de puros extranjeros con complicidad del gobierno!

@TUBESPECIFIC1

4 жыл бұрын

Many countries have protectionist economic laws which is how their politicians served their constituents. In the US, any foreigner can come in and buy real estate and companies. It's like it's not my country for foreigners such as Chinese own and control most of it. This means high rents, few housing choices, poor employment opportunities, and a sense of alienation that I don't belong. However, it's the country I was born in and served. Any country that doesn't protect the interests of those born in it first is not true and noble. While corruption has always been a worldwide condition, it's one's home country that should be geared for citizens to be first who have first dibs at housing, employment, and business opportunities. I agree with countries like Mexico and Thailand. Tourism is a great thing, but these aren't regular tourists I'm talking about in the US.

5.00 omg!! When I read it, it brought back memories

Can you make a video about "pueblos mágicos" from México?, it would be magic

i love your acent , its so exciting

for the last one there's a facebook page of a girl name Holly or Superholly and she made a video with the name "mí país no tiene nombre/my country has no name", about estadounidenses referring themselves like americans and the negative effect for the rest of the people from the american continent like for example the mexicans, is like if the americans represent the entire continent with that name (at least I felt it in that way) and actually she likes more the name estadounidense (she said the translation could be United Statesian) instead of american

Euphemisms are used widely in Mexico. The diminutives are included, but also we have a lot of phrases and words to say politely things that would sound rough if they'd be said directly. Expressions like "the difunto, o el muertito" to avoid words like dead body, corpse or carcass, for example. Most of us were raised with a sense of respect for others, and political correctness, so we avoid sensitive topics. But we also used to laugh and make jokes with that too, as you can see on memes... So, yes. We're Mexicans 😅

Hi Paul! what a pleasure to know about you again 🤗 I see you're becoming addicted to tacos 🌮all your points very true and interesting, as for the weapons selling in México I agree, not everyone should have a weapon, thumbs up hasta luego, hope to see soon a video of yours in these coming christmas times :D

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Hola! My next video is already filmed and will be out during the week so look forward to that :)

Every time I see your videos, I'm hungry hahaha

When i hear people from USA say that they are American, i can easily ask: of what part? Canada, Argentina, Ecuator, Chile, Perú.

@elpiedron3889

4 жыл бұрын

Y esa patada?

@RickySegura21

4 жыл бұрын

Canada-Canadian Argentina-Argentine Ecuador-Ecuadorian Chile-Chilean Peru- Peruvian. You really thought you did something huh?

@chikitronrx0

4 жыл бұрын

@@RickySegura21 all of them, technically american. Coming from. French people are European, Spanish Italian, European too, Chinese - Asian, Corean - Asian, Russian also Asian. I did nothing.

@HoneyBearLife

4 жыл бұрын

@@RickySegura21 United States of America = Unitedstation...

@elpiedron3889

4 жыл бұрын

@@chikitronrx0 What makes you think that the 5 continent model is the correct and the one we should all follow?

here in México, when you say some related "tu madre" its refered to a non existing mother, a fictician one, you dont actually talk about the others mother, whe you especifically insult another ones mother, its really rude

4:09 SOO TRUE!! we do that all the time

Being a direct "Unitedstatesian" (?) has given me an advantage on Tinder in Mexico. Every time I visit, I use Tinder to make friends and go out to eat. Everyone comments on how forward I am.

@alexbosworth1582

3 жыл бұрын

Being Mexican-American, tinder is an absolute dream when I go to Mexico.

Oh my! These videos spell nothing short of a systematic and thorough study in sociology, lol XD

Something considered not rude or taboo, but downright appalling, is kicking your kids out of the house when they turn 18, or any family member, really (unless there's a really good reason). To many mexican parents, telling your young adult offspring to piss off to college or constantly urge them to go live on their own is unthinkable. Indeed, in many homes, marriage is the rite of passage to leaving your parent's house. Of course, a lot of young people will want to live on their own, but they usually do it out of their own choice, and keep close contact with the family. Indeed, many just move in with their grandma or lonely aunt or uncle.

Uncle Paul it´s back Greatting

me gusta tu punto de vista de mexico, sigue así :)

I totally understand the American thing because citizens of the United States are U.S. Americans or United Statians It's just like if Italy was the United States of Italy and the Spanish were considered just Spanish, the British were just considered British, the Germans just German, etc. They're all Europeans just like Mexicans, Canadians and Argentinians and every Country in between are ALL Americans because they're ALL Citizens of the American Continent.

@jeep6242

4 жыл бұрын

Except there is no continent of America. Which for me is where the argument completely goes off the rails. There is North America and South America and they share almost no political, economic, or cultural identity. No one in the US or Canada has any concept of being anything other than their nationality and a North American-maybe. The idea that we share literally anything with South America or the concept of the Americas is completely unknown. America/n is simply an abbreviation of the full name. But I am OK with the resentment because I understand how it comes off as a usurping of the name and there is plenty to resent given The U.S's actions in the world stage historically and currently. But 360 million (Canada and the US) people have zero concept of a shared identity relating to any concept of the Americas. So it's fine to have a perspective but there are probably just as many or more people where the concept of the Americas is meaningless as there are that it does. My own personal experience is about 50% of people I have asked in Mexico and South America have any identity relating to the Americas. But its close to zero for anyone who has actually visited the US and Canada before. That said while the logical part of my brain is screaming it makes no sense I don't use the phrase American to identify myself. But ironically that is the phrase just about every Spanish speaker uses to identify me. lol.

@scoop6322

4 жыл бұрын

When they ask if I'm American I tell them yeah from the north side 4 North America lol

@clauaome25

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeep6242 lol there is. The name for that chunk of land from Alaska to Tierra de fuego is named America. This is where US educational system fails. You believe we are all 3 continents and that is incorrect. The 3 continental are subdivisions of one continent. North, central, south.

@jeep6242

4 жыл бұрын

@@clauaome25 LOL. Better let Canada, UK, Australia and pretty much all of the western world know that then. Pretty much everyone lists the continents as North America and South America. Have fun pretending it's some sort of myopic 'Murrican viewpoint, but it isn't.

@clauaome25

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeep6242 lol. No they don't. Literally the US is the only one that does it. Ask any European person. They will tell you America is this side of the world. Canadians are aware this is also America. Again, subdivisions. Not continents.

Just a little correction, you cannot say "tacito" because the letter C with an I or E sounds like an S, you must pair these 2 vowels with QU, for example "taquito"

thank You

Genial!

Make a video of the driver license in Mexico how easy is to get it just by showing ID and birth certificate without taking a test

@EarthborneArt

4 жыл бұрын

I had to take a test and go to Central de Salud for a health certificate. I'm in San Felipe, Northern Baja.

Viva México cabrones!!!!🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

Hey great video just one thing. It's taquito not tacito because "ci" you pronounce it as "si"

Love watching you videos. The motherland 🥰

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 🙏

Love this guy. I really hope you have a good time in my country.

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot amigo.

I once asked a girl if she was from the states, she cut off.

I've had people in Latin American says I'm also American after saying that myself. Then they told me to say I'm Norte Americana. But, then Mexicans and Canadians would also be Norte Americano.

@edgaremilio680

4 жыл бұрын

Richard's World Traveler We don’t have problem with the word “American” because it’s the only way you can say that you are from E.U. We have a problem with calling United States (U.S) America, so, just say I’m from E.U. not I’m from America

I've been living in Mexico city for years now and didn't know about the low versus high context thing. Never heard of it before.

@ObakuZenCenter

3 жыл бұрын

You're an American. You're not expected to know much of anything and it's assumed that you will be rude and ignorant.

@armassilenciosasparaguerra1668

2 жыл бұрын

Idem

@soupdrinker

2 жыл бұрын

It's not explained or pointed out. It is just subconscious and instinct

In Europe they also tend to believe Mexico is not from North America. When I was there Europeans hesitated to believe me cause they think they know better lol.

@EmmanuelEmme78

4 жыл бұрын

You just need to remind them about the "NAFTA"... They all seem to realize one second after :D

@rogerhernandez4489

4 жыл бұрын

Europeans have an unsustainable superiority complex. Geography dictates that Mexico is in North America. You’re not responsible for their perceptions. Make it clear to them!

@ricardomorales9413

4 жыл бұрын

@@EmmanuelEmme78 oh but I did... Trust me and still... Some of them are kinda stubborn.

@ricardomorales9413

4 жыл бұрын

@@rogerhernandez4489 yup apparently is kinda mind-blowing for them to accept that third world country and/or a non English speaker country is in North America. A guy from Liverpool just rolled his eyes and answered me "yah, sure" when I told him the facts. They also tend to say "for me..." as if it were a belief/religion to accept the geography of America lol

@rogerhernandez4489

4 жыл бұрын

Ricardo Morales Europe is in decline. They’re in a state of decadence. I’d be more surprised if someone told you that Mexico IS in North America.

9:40 question: i've been told that us citizens are referred to as norte-americano. my question is...then how is that different that referring to oneself as "american" considering that both Mexico and Canada are in North America? I've had the discussion with some european friends who also don't like US citizens referring to themselves as "Americans" But I'd like to offer two points, if I may. one.....US citizens do not commonly attempt to tell people of any other country, how they should refer to themselves. If we were to dare to tell a Frenchman how he should refer to himself, i'm certain that I would immediately be described as "arrogant" however apparently everyone else is free to tell US citizens how we should refer to ourselves. two... it is not due to arrogance or due to thinking we own everything etc etc etc....all the common assumptions and accusations....that we refer to ourselves as "Americans" it is due to the fact that saying, "I'm a United States of American" does not flow off the tongue so easily. It is simply a shortened version so that it can be said more easily. "Burgers" (pun intended) are a shortened manner of saying "Hamburger"....and as we all know, they are made of beef rather than ham. Well, the original name is reportedly, "Hamburg minced beef sandwich" due to the story that it was developed by US immigrants originating from Hamburg Germany who was selling food for factory workers and found that placing the minced beef patty in between sliced of bread or a bun made it very easy for the workers to eat. the point is....that "burger" has been shortened multiple times from the original "Hamburg minced beef sandwich" and perhaps you can thing of other examples of shortening of words, titles, or phrases that is very common in all languages. The idea that it MUST be the case that US citizens reason for referring to themselves as "American" is due to arrogance actually speaks to xenophobic stereotypes in which not a single thought has ever been put to any other possible reasons. Rather, people accept the explanation of arrogance hands down without a second thought simply because they want this to be the case. I hope you read this and consider that there is another reason.... EDIT: To add more weight to my post.... please consider this as well. people from Mexico....and people throughout the world refer to citizens of Mexico as "Mexicans" without a second thought....without any issue. However, the name of the country is "United Mexican States". I hope I've described and articulated the situation to the point that its obvious.

@erichamilton3373

3 жыл бұрын

You've described it well. In English people from the USA are Americans. There arr two continents North and South America...so no America as a continent. But in Latin America they learn there's one continent...so here the confusion starts.

@pablovi77

2 жыл бұрын

But it’s not the same analogy. America as a continent existed before your own country. It’s like some European country citizens started to call themselves Europeans. That’s why it does fell like appropriation, because it was, even if now it doesn’t feel like it. But I agree with you, with that name, it’s hard to call yourself anything else.

Just a qq out of curiosity: how do you move around CDMX with your equipment without being robbed?

@tequilaandoreos

4 жыл бұрын

I actually have that same question, I've been to CDMX a lot of times and it can really get rough in certain areas.

@tequilaandoreos

4 жыл бұрын

I mean, there are a lot of paint huffers in America shirts out there!

Hey! Long Time no see...Come on, tío Paul!...think in us...We missed u :( ....Thanks 4 another video! 😁😘

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it !

@rachend810

4 жыл бұрын

A lot!

We use ITO & ITA diminutives because we are full of love

*4:37** taQUito*

Information in the united Mexican estates constitution , in "" de los extranjeros"" i study law in México

I know you don't give political opinions. But since you've been living in CDMX for years now, I was wondering if you would be open to making a video on changes you have seen in the city from one president's term to the next. I visited twice in 2017 and then returned this past summer and noticed a change. I'd like to see your perspectives

If a certain guy gets reelected, this is where I'm coming. The final result of my departure is gonna happen in November

@MarcosElMalo2

3 жыл бұрын

Come anyway (if you can do so safely wrt the pandemic). With the next stimulus check, you could travel frugally for a month. If you work online/remotely, you could stretch that out for however long you wanted. Seriously, after all the bullshit of the last 4 years, especially this last year, give yourself a well deserved break.

Going to mexico is like going in time machine to nyc 1980 before gentrification. I go once a week from san Diego to breathe and live life a bit

Lived in Mexico for the last 27 years. I ALWAYS say I'm Americano. They named their country. The United States of Mexico. So they are Mexicans. We named our country the United States of Americans. We are Americans. We both live on a continent called America. They don't get to claim the whole thing. They don't call themselves Americans to each other. As an American, I am always more interested in truth than in relationships. As you may guess, my bluntness puts off many Mexicans, but many Mexicanas love the macho bluntness.

In Mexico is not hard to get a gun, is quite easy... what is hard is to get a gun legally

@quarol732

3 жыл бұрын

Bruh

En México hablar de la mamá, es decir, insultarla directa o indirectamente es prácticamente querer llegar a los golpes.

We simply say America because it's short of United States of America lol. It's just faster and more convenient to say rather than _Estadounidense._ And I will continue to say so even when I visit Mexico. I hope my paisanos can understand. ✌️ I can understand though. As a Mexican American that dilemma used to always trigger me always. There's no reason to be PC 100% of the time.

@axt333

Жыл бұрын

We'll call you "pocho". That's the way it is

We love you Tío Paul

@TrueMexico

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!