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[–] baruchin@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That we don't move from one place to another on a donkey, and that we don't wear sombreros.

Being more serious, the thing they really get surprised, is that global media (specially from the US) depict us as a narco state. Life here is secure, people is friendly, and if you don't mess with the bad guys, you'll be fine 95% of the time. Just use common sense as you do while you visit any country in the world and you'll be fine.

[–] HandwovenConsensus@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Please state which country you’re answering for when you answer a post.

[–] baruchin@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sorry, I thought it was pretty obvious: Mexico.

[–] HandwovenConsensus@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago

Yeah, I knew that, but I think it's still important to say. I want this place to be an educational community, so I think it's important to avoid preaching to the choir or assuming everyone's part of the US-centric zeitgeist. I appreciate your understanding.