Las Mañanitas: Mexico’s Gift to Birthdays
It takes the occasion of an anniversary for most people who are not familiar with Mexico to come across "Las Mañanitas" — the country's official birthday song
Social Etiquette
¿A Donde Hablo? vs ¿Quien Habla?
The phone rings when you weren't expecting a call. ¿A dónde hablo? (where am I calling?) comes a sharp, testy voice
Spanish and the Art of Managing Disappointment
Exploring a tidy arrangement of words in Spanish usage that most usually leads to the listener’s disappointment
An Expert on Dogs
One way to get to know some of your neighbors in Mexico is to keep a dog and take it on frequent sallies to the park
Noise as a Status Symbol
Noise pollution in Mexico City continues to carry on — long after city planners took measures to reduce air contamination in the capital
Postman’s Day in Mexico
November 12 is "Dia del Cartero" —Postman’s Day— in Mexico
¿Qué término? — Ordering Cooked Meats in Mexico
One for the carnivores: tips for ordering meat cooked to your liking when dining out at a restaurant in Mexico
The Much-Maligned Chilango
If you spend some time in Mexico, sooner or later you'll come across the word "chilango"
Fifís vs Chairos — the Latest in Identity Politics
Mexico’s latest linguistic fashion in "them" versus "us" is fifís versus chairos
The Real Value of Your Tip
Tipping people for services rendered is a practice that is deeply ingrained in Mexican culture.